Managing Legume Induced Bloat in Cattle
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Managing Legume Induced Bloat in Cattle
Managing Legume Induced Bloat in Cattle
Authored by: Michelle Arnold Roy Burris David Ditsch Garry Lacefield Jeff Lehmkuhler
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Abstract
Ruminal tympany, or bloat, can result in lost animal performance and in severe cases, death. It occurs as a result of a buildup of fermentation gases in the rumen. Bloat may be categorized as frothy bloat, which is caused by the formation of a stable foam in the rumen, or free gas bloat, which is due to excessive production of gaseous compounds from fermentation or as a result of an obstruction preventing the escape of gas compounds. Legume bloat is a frothy bloat condition.
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