There are several ways to minimize the risk of bloat when cattle graze legume pastures, such as timing of grazing, paying attention to plant maturity, moisture, and weather. Choose a dry day and wait ...

Cattle deaths due to bloat are an economic loss, but the greater cost may come during the early stages of bloat, said a Texas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher at Vernon. "What you don't see ...

Bloat is a common problem in ruminant animals if they can’t get rid of extra gas produced by rumen microbes during digestion. The enlarged gas-filled rumen puts pressure on the lungs and they can’t ...

• Feed cattle plenty of dry hay before turning out on small grain pasture. • If possible, turn cattle for the first time at midday after grass has dried off. Both rate of intake and initial rate of ...