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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
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|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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