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Bloat

Bloat

Bloat is common in cattle, especially in early spring, and is due to a large build-up of froth in the rumen. This causes a characteristically swollen left side.

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Craig Potton Publishing
Reference: Paul Martin, Lifestyle farming in New Zealand. Nelson: Craig Potton Publishing, 2006, p. 96
Photograph by Paul Martin

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Gary Clark, Neville Grace and Ken Drew. 'Diseases of sheep, cattle and deer', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/diseases-of-sheep-cattle-and-deer/10/1