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Rosemount Ag

Treating bloat
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Sitting down cows upright that are bloated can fix the problem.
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Step 2 of 6Truely mild bloated cows can be treated with drenching around 100ml of bloat oil or vegetable oil.
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As a last resort stab the cow. LEFT HAND SIDE ONLY At the highest point which is just behind the ribs and a hand down from the backbone.
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Use a knife with hand protection and only open about 5cm
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Step 5 of 6Of grass blocks the gas remove it by hand or push a bit of 1.5 inch pipe into the rumen.
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Step 6 of 6Treat with 12ml meloxicam or similar in vein or under skin. Consult vet.