Pica; The Vet's Point of View

On this episode we are delighted to be joined again by Bernard Furlong, the Grassland Agro Consultant Vet.
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This a pica special from the point of view of the Vet.

Pica is a condition where cattle eat and / or lick items that have no nutritional value on the farm. The most common observation is cows licking stones. Other examples include licking clay, walls, posts, gates or urine.

The main drivers of this are Phosphorus deficiency, sodium deficiency or lack of fibre.
Bernard also talks about the impact that stones and other objects can have on the cows rumen.

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