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Cattle bloat appearing early in Kentucky
By Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky
Apr. 6, 2012 7:43am
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Lab is seeing cases of bloat in cattle 20 days earlier than normal, said Craig Carter, lab director.
?From Jan. 1 through April 3, the UKVDL has confirmed seven cases of bloat in central Kentucky,? Carter said.
Bloat, or frothy bloat, is a life-threatening disease in cattle that can occur when animals ingest young, vegetative legumes. The most common legume grazed in Kentucky is white clover, but cattle can also get bloat from grazing alfalfa and red clover.
?All forages are about three weeks ahead of schedule due to the warm temperatures we?ve had,? said Ray Smith, UK Extension forage specialist. ?White clover is growing very strong this spring.?
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By Katie Pratt, University of Kentucky
Apr. 6, 2012 7:43am
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Lab is seeing cases of bloat in cattle 20 days earlier than normal, said Craig Carter, lab director.
?From Jan. 1 through April 3, the UKVDL has confirmed seven cases of bloat in central Kentucky,? Carter said.
Bloat, or frothy bloat, is a life-threatening disease in cattle that can occur when animals ingest young, vegetative legumes. The most common legume grazed in Kentucky is white clover, but cattle can also get bloat from grazing alfalfa and red clover.
?All forages are about three weeks ahead of schedule due to the warm temperatures we?ve had,? said Ray Smith, UK Extension forage specialist. ?White clover is growing very strong this spring.?
More...
http://southeastfarmpress.com/livestock/cattle-bloat-appearing-early-kentucky