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Treating bloat
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<p>Sitting down cows upright that are bloated can fix the problem.</p>

Sitting down cows upright that are bloated can fix the problem.

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Truely mild bloated cows can be treated with drenching around 100ml of bloat oil or vegetable oil.

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<p>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.</p>

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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<p>Use a knife with hand protection and only open about 5cm</p>

Use a knife with hand protection and only open about 5cm

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Of grass blocks the gas remove it by hand or push a bit of 1.5 inch pipe into the rumen.

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Treat with 12ml meloxicam or similar in vein or under skin. Consult vet.