Calf down with bloat! She passed this morning.

[Pumpkinpup]

My black angus heifer is down with bloat now. I have run a stomach tube on her and relieved as much as I could and then propped her up so that she can belch and continue to expell the gas. I am very worried as she did this yesterday morning as well but after a bit she got up and ate and drank, today, she will not even try to get up.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I am very worried as she did this yesterday morning as well

What is she eating?​

 

[Pumpkinpup]

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What is she eating?

She is eating the same southern states grain and hay she has been on the entire time she's been here, no changes.

 

[Livinzoo]

The vet I use recommends Gas-x for bloat.

 

[Pumpkinpup]

I got some baking soada and water down her and am in the hope that it will reduce the acid.

 

[speckledhen]

Hope she makes it, Robin!

 

[Pumpkinpup]

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Thanks, Cyn. Your support means alot. I have been a wreck all day and in tears earlier. I got a grip again though and am just trudging doggedly on in the hope of a miracle.

 

[cluckychick]

How old is the heifer? How much grain is she consuming when she eats? Are they on milk replacer? And where is the bloat, right side or left flank?

 

[redhen]

ooh no! I hope she makes it too!

Why is she bloating? I've also heard of gas-x for bloat in animals..goats/dogs/..and i'd also assume it'd work for cows..
Good luck!

 

[Pumpkinpup]

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Left Side. She was eating about 1 and a half to 2 pounds per day total plus hay. No milk replacer.