BLOAT

A swelling of the left side of the cow caused by a frothy material which prevents gases of fermentation from being eructed from the rumen. Occurs primarily when cows are grazing certain species of legumes especially, alfalfa. If not treated immediately, bloat can cause death in a matter of hours. More...



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OwnerAntonio A.GroupDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition
Created2015-09-10 11:31:50Updated2020-08-30 14:31:30
SitesDS 414 Ruminant Nutrition, DS 825 Ruminant Nutrition Physiology
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