Acute tympanites, also known as bloat, is a non-infectious disease common among ruminant animals. Bloat can become apparent when carbon dioxide and methane gases build up within a cow’s stomachs, ...

If you’ve ever heard the saying "Your eyes were bigger than your stomach," you probably know it usually refers to an overindulgence on food, ending up with a bellyache. Like humans, cattle can ...

Bloat in livestock is a common problem for producers, especially when animals graze on lush pastures or are fed grain to boost gains, says David Fernandez. Fernandez is an Extension livestock ...

Bloat can be a prominent issue this time of year for cattle grazing small grains pasture. Environment, weather, forage growth stage and forage quality all play a role in the occurrence of bloat. Even ...

• 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 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Cooler temperatures and the return of rainfall after a hot, extremely dry summer has caused a springlike regrowth in pastures that can present some health risks for grazing ...