title: Hypomagnesemic tetany of ruminants.
abstract: Hypomagnesemic tetany of ruminants is a noninfectious metabolic disorder that occurs in a wide range of nutritional and management conditions. This article considers its etiology and pathogenesis, clinical signs, clinical pathology and lesions, diagnosis, clinical management, prevention, and control.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Surgery, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Stillwater.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D013746:Tetany / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*