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<blockquote data-quote="boondocks" data-source="post: 1285839" data-attributes="member: 20599"><p>Howdy,</p><p>We just finished polywiring and turning the cows into some fall pasture we have not had them on before. It has a good bit of clover (very green leaves; flowers are gone). We are a bit worried about bloat. It has been a few days and I am watching for any signs. We have offered then some stemmy hay as well (as advised by others as well as on CA) but they are not eating it. Today, one was laying down and didn't seem to want to get up until I prodded her. She was a wee bit staggery when she stood but then was walking fine. It was a very nice sunny day and maybe she had just been laying down awhile. Seemed okay once she got moving.</p><p></p><p>I am watching their sides (especially left upper side, right?) and watching for any signs of frothiness. Anything else I should be doing or watching for? Are we running a big risk? They have access to an area that has some short grass but no clover; the other area is very clover-heavy. It was just hayed about a month ago. Nights are getting cold now but we'd hoped to keep them on this pasture another couple weeks if it holds up...</p><p></p><p>Any advice/thoughts appreciated...guess I'm just worried. Their manure is pretty green and a few are a bit loose but not too bad.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="boondocks, post: 1285839, member: 20599"] Howdy, We just finished polywiring and turning the cows into some fall pasture we have not had them on before. It has a good bit of clover (very green leaves; flowers are gone). We are a bit worried about bloat. It has been a few days and I am watching for any signs. We have offered then some stemmy hay as well (as advised by others as well as on CA) but they are not eating it. Today, one was laying down and didn't seem to want to get up until I prodded her. She was a wee bit staggery when she stood but then was walking fine. It was a very nice sunny day and maybe she had just been laying down awhile. Seemed okay once she got moving. I am watching their sides (especially left upper side, right?) and watching for any signs of frothiness. Anything else I should be doing or watching for? Are we running a big risk? They have access to an area that has some short grass but no clover; the other area is very clover-heavy. It was just hayed about a month ago. Nights are getting cold now but we'd hoped to keep them on this pasture another couple weeks if it holds up... Any advice/thoughts appreciated...guess I'm just worried. Their manure is pretty green and a few are a bit loose but not too bad. [/QUOTE]
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