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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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