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Right side bloat=death
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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 9136"><p>Fines in the feed will cause bloat, very tiny particles of high protien or energy feed. ie grain or alfalfa leaves. The small particles ferment very quickly and cause a build-up of gas in the rumen. Once the pressure gets to much the animals can't belch to relieve the further build-up.<p>Remedy is to use more consistant size of feed, if fines are a constant problem, then molasses or oil (feed grade vegtable)can be added to mix the fines throughout the ration. Another option is to slow down the gain, reduce the protien/energy of the ration. A bit of straw or grass hay will work.<p>Jason Trowbridge<br>Southern Angus Farms<br>Alberta Canada</p><p><br></p><p><br><hr size=4 width=75%><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:trow@bigfoot.com">trow@bigfoot.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 9136"] Fines in the feed will cause bloat, very tiny particles of high protien or energy feed. ie grain or alfalfa leaves. The small particles ferment very quickly and cause a build-up of gas in the rumen. Once the pressure gets to much the animals can't belch to relieve the further build-up.<p>Remedy is to use more consistant size of feed, if fines are a constant problem, then molasses or oil (feed grade vegtable)can be added to mix the fines throughout the ration. Another option is to slow down the gain, reduce the protien/energy of the ration. A bit of straw or grass hay will work.<p>Jason Trowbridge<br>Southern Angus Farms<br>Alberta Canada <br> <br><hr size=4 width=75%><p> [email=trow@bigfoot.com]trow@bigfoot.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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