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Bloat due to clover - any cures?

  • 06-06-2011 7:17pm
    #1
    nashmach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    We have just had to take two yearling bullocks out of a field that has a high concentration of clover as one bloated up within the space of two hours when we herded them last.

    They are now on a non-clover field. Adding supplement to the water is not an option here and they have access to straw and also receiving breadsoda in the meal, any other ideas for reducing the risk of bloat?

    Many thanks.


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  • #2
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,752 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Just try not too have them too hungry going into it, bit of roughage helps, but it doesn't seem to be working for you. Maybe have a look on NZ websites? Years ago they used drench cows every day for it, I presume they've moved on to something more practical by now.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #3
    nashmach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭nashmach


    blue5000 wrote: »
    Just try not too have them too hungry going into it, bit of roughage helps, but it doesn't seem to be working for you. Maybe have a look on NZ websites? Years ago they used drench cows every day for it, I presume they've moved on to something more practical by now.

    Thanks blue5000.

    It is regrowth after silage and my thoughts are the edges are well grazed down today so they moved on to the regrowth and gluttoned himself!

    Just as well we were nearby otherwise it would be morning before he would have been noticed...


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