ECONOMIC PROBLEM
Grass Tetany In Cattle (N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) COPENHAGEN, Aug. 24. Scientists discussed the rising incidence of grass tetany in Western Europe, Australia and the United States at the third international meeting on cattle diseases. They said it was becoming a considerable economic problem, and the symptoms had been observed all year round.
The conference considered suggestions that cattle could be treated with injections of calcium and magnesium, and the disease could be alleviated partly by adding magnesium to fodder.
Grass tetany is the equivalent of grass staggers, a disease among cattle, particularly milch cows, marked by staggering convulsions in which the animals become unconscious, and frequently die.
It is believed to be caused by a reduction of calcium and magnesium when overeating on lush pastures.
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30528, 25 August 1964, Page 11
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ECONOMIC PROBLEM
Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30528, 25 August 1964, Page 11
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