Recent blizzards may cause chronic bloating months later

Kristen Sindelar
Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

Chronic bloat 1.JPG — The prolonged freezing temperatures and snow was a challenging event for livestock. Chronic bloat may be a repercussion of these events in the months to follow.
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Chronic bloaters can be a chronic pain. If you have ever dealt with a feedlot calf who seems to balloon at the mere sight of corn, you understand the constant worry about that calf at every feeding.

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Chronic bloat 2.JPG — Any form of precipitation on forage, silage, high moisture corn or other feedstuffs can degrade the amount and composition of a feed ration. This can lead to bloat in cattle.
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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.