Acute neonatal hypocalcaemia results in tetany and convulsions, usually at 5 to 14 days of age. |
Clinically significant hypocalcemia with paresthesia, tetany and hypotension may be reversed by an infusion of calcium gluconate. |
Ensure that all milking cows are receiving enough magnesium and calcium in their diet to avoid grass tetany and milk fever. |
Potential manifestations of hypocalcemia may include paresthesias, myalgias, cramping, tetany, and convulsions. |
An insufficient supply of magnesium can result in grass tetany in cows due to an insufficient amount of magnesium in the roughage. |
Suckler cows with calves will also benefit from early turnout provided the fields are sheltered and dry and you take steps to prevent tetany. |