Grass tetany is a highly fatal disorder, so prevention methods and close monitoring of stock are essential.  Higher than normal episodes are being recorded in the area this year.

June to August are generally the months when grass tetany is most prolific.  The lush growth of crops and pastures, boosted by the recent widespread rainfall has the potential to bring about more fatalities.  The prevailing cold wet and windy weather and other stresses can also be contributing factors.

We are certainly getting all this in the Southern Table Lands at the moment and more rain predicted.  If you’re not familiar this is a good site to visit. Read up, prepare and control.