How to identify grass tetany, and signs to look out for. The veterinary diagnosis for grass tetany is plasma magnesium less than 0.8mmol/l indicates subclinical hypomagnesaemia and an increased risk of developing acute hypomagnesaemia. Remember prevention is key and magnesium must be given daily to animals […]

Cattle – Grass TetanyPotassium, magnesium and sodium content of herbage Magnesium and sodium levels on average across the 10 samples is relatively low. The risk of grass staggers may increase with lower levels of magnesium in the herbage; however, it is not a reliable measure on its own. Sodium levels are also important when considering […]

Historic data results from our grass samples collected across Ireland in October are quite different from what we see in July. Average Nitrogen levels in the grass are somewhat higher in October (3.5%) compared to grass sampled in July (2.8%). We have also seen an increase in levels of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, zinc, manganese, […]

Grass samples were collected across Ireland in mid-June 2020. During this period, we saw much more rainfall compared to the drought conditions in places during the month of May. We experienced average temperatures in the region of 12-15 °C. However, according to GrassCheck for the commencing 8th June, grass growth remained below average (see figure […]

It is very important when managing stock to manage their minerals! Our historic grass samples for March give a good insight into what minerals are typically lacking at this time of year and what we need to supplement our grazing livestock for optimum health & performance. Mineral shortages [...]