Keep cow magnesium levels up
Low magnesium levels in cows can cause grass staggers, reduced milk production, and sudden death. Learn how to test and manage magnesium before calving to avoid costly losses.
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Metabolic Diseases - Downer Cows
Downer cows are often caused by milk fever, trauma, or metabolic disease. Learn the signs, treatment options, and how to prevent downer cow syndrome on your lifestyle block.
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Metabolic Diseases - Hypomagnesaemia
Learn to recognise, treat, and prevent hypomagnesaemia (grass staggers) in cows and ewes. Understand the risk factors, clinical signs, and why urgent action can save lives on the lifestyle block.
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Metabolic Diseases Overview
Ewes and cows are at high risk of metabolic disease in late pregnancy and early lactation. Learn the warning signs, causes, and how to prevent grass staggers, milk fever, and sleepy sickness.
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