Grass tetany

A tetany victim is a bad start to the day

John Egerton found the animal on the same morning he was expecting visitors to the farm

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2026

A tetany victim is a bad start to the day

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The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

The Grass Week: heavy rain hampers intakes

GRASS & FEEDING 3 October 2026

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

Beef management: grass tetany, housing preparation and mart events

MANAGEMENT 30 September 2026

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

GRASS & FEEDING 22 August 2026

Beef Management: grass supplies, vaccinating and drafting cattle

Beef Management: grass supplies, vaccinating and drafting cattle

Beef Management: grass supplies, vaccinating and drafting cattle

MANAGEMENT 19 August 2026

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Vet's Corner: grass tetany – why do cows get it?

Vet's Corner: grass tetany – why do cows get it?

Grass tetany is an emergency and treatment involves careful administration of magnesium and calcium.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

Weekend weather: cloudy, with showers and spells of sunshine

Scattered showers and sunny spells have been forecast by Met Éireann for much of the bank holiday weekend.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Sheep management: grass tetany, nematodirus and weighing accuracy

Sheep management: grass tetany, nematodirus and weighing accuracy

A brief change in weather may present a heightened risk of grass tetany so it is important to be on guard.

MANAGEMENT 18 March 2026

Dairy Management: grazing conditions, animal health and breeding

Dairy Management: grazing conditions, animal health and breeding

Wet weather is hampering grazing plans across much of Ireland as saturated soils are getting very little opportunity to dry out, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 18 March 2026

Dairy Management: high risk for grass tetany

Dairy Management: high risk for grass tetany

Changeable weather with cold nights means its a high-risk time for grass tetany, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 18 March 2026

Contending with ongoing weather challenges

Contending with ongoing weather challenges

After weeks of inclement weather producers are hoping there may finally be some light at the end of the tunnel to get the lambing and grazing season back on track

GRASS & FEEDING 18 March 2026

Weather disrupting spring grazing plans

Weather disrupting spring grazing plans

Low grass growth rates, an inability to get fertiliser applied and poor grass utilisation are all contributing to a challenging situation and forcing farmers to tweak grazing plans

MANAGEMENT 18 March 2026

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