Hypomagnesaemia (grass tetany) Flashcards

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What pastures are likely to cause this condition?

A

Phase 1 and 2 lush green feed with high K

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Signs of grass tetany?

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stiff gait, hypersensitivity to touch and sound, polyuria, bellowing, frenzied galloping, falling with severe paddling convulsions

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What process causes this?

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High amounts of K+ and NH4+ inhibits the absorption of Mg2+ = grass tetany

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