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The remaining 350 mL of the bottle of 25% magnesium sulphate solution is given subcutaneously in two divided sites immediately behind the left shoulder. <br>

The remaining 350 mL of the bottle of 25% magnesium sulphate solution is given subcutaneously in two divided sites immediately behind the left shoulder. <br>

The cow was able to maintain sternal recumbency when pulled upright after all treatments had been administered and walked off to find its calf after a further 20 minutes.

The cow was able to maintain sternal recumbency when pulled upright after all treatments had been administered and walked off to find its calf after a further 20 minutes.

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|l2=Hypomagnesaemia#Treatment

|q3=What samples would you collect?

|q3=What samples would you collect?

|a3=A serum sample for calcium and magnesium concentrations should be collected in case the cow does not respond to treatment.

|a3=A serum sample for calcium and magnesium concentrations should be collected in case the cow does not respond to treatment.

|l3=Hypocalcaemia

|l3=Hypomagnesaemia#Diagnosis

|q4=What control measures could be adopted for the remainder of the herd?

|q4=What control measures could be adopted for the remainder of the herd?

|a4=The farmer was advised to start feeding 2 kg per head per day of highmagnesium concentrates immediately. Good-quality barley straw should also be ''available ad libitum.''

|a4=The farmer was advised to start feeding 2 kg per head per day of highmagnesium concentrates immediately. Good-quality barley straw should also be ''available ad libitum.''

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|l4=Hypomagnesaemia#Control

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