Treating a Calf for Bloat

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Treating a Calf for Bloat. Goliath, one of our bottle calves, bloats and as gas expands we work fast to relieve the pressure before it becomes fatal.
Treatment includes a quart of water with 1lbs of baking soda dissolved to combat the gasses, and a quart of vegetable oil to reduce the froth in the rumen. We also treat him with penicillin to kill the bacteria releasing the gas.
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@mattfencl3614 4 жыл бұрын

Just throwing the link up here from Goliath's birth. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adekiLuovLq2ZXU.html he has had a rough life the last few months. Then his first bout with bloat was when I was there.

@devenlamar3900 4 жыл бұрын

If this doesn't work would I use a trocard on him

@rshoemaker7368 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt. Although I saw the video it is awesome to see it again. Hope he makes it to adulthood!

@timlyons9135 4 жыл бұрын

How is he

@jpt36 4 жыл бұрын

Mike - your hose looks too short to be effective. The length it should go into the calf is about the distance from the nose to the last rib. Put a short stiff pipe into his Esophagus as a guide and then feed a longer hose through it. Stay to the his left side as you feed the hose down his throat. You’ll know when you reach the problem area by the rush of air and ruminant matter squirting out the hose. This can be done with the calf standing if you use a headlock. Press on the calf’s sides to get the last of the air out. I lost several calves to bloat before I learned how to correctly do this.

@Brigidz 3 жыл бұрын

The reason you could feel air coming out the pipe the first time you inserted it was because the tube was in the calf's trachea. Never insert an esophageal tube in unless the calf in standing. The quickest simplest solution to bloat in calves is to relieve the gas by inserting a hypodermic needle directly into the rumen to relieve the gas. Measure a couple of fingers down from the spine and forward from the hip. Why do you find it necessary to wrestle the calf to the ground to administer treatment? The safer method is with it standing, backed into a corner, with you straddling it at the shoulder/neck. Wrestling it to the ground as you've done, while it has bloat, will run the risk of producing a hernia or twisted gut. Apart from the fact that it must have been an excruciating experience for the calf.

@johanna2593 2 жыл бұрын

The baby is rubbing against you because he's appreciating you helping his brother /friend in his pain.... It's a sign of heartfelt affection. It's adorable. He's worried about his brother /friend

@MJ6105- 4 жыл бұрын

Having raised cattle my entire life and having an old school veterinarian for a father I’ve got a couple suggestions... Get a larger diameter tube to relieve the pressure (available from your local Vet) as the froth will easily block up the end of the tube on your bolus bag. You should move the tube in and out to find “pockets” of gas as opposed to just inserting and letting it sit in one spot. Also try mineral oil (again, available through your Vet) instead of vegetable oil, I’ve found this works a bit better. Once he gets older and his back teeth are in you’ll need to use a stainless steel tube as a bite block to run your hose through otherwise he’ll pinch the tube off. PVC won’t work because he’ll just crush it. Good luck with Goliath and keep up the great content!

@BronzeBowFarm 4 жыл бұрын

can verify that all of the above have worked for me when I did bottle calves.

@dwaynechaulk7387 4 жыл бұрын

If the calf has bloat, will it always have it or will it grow out of it

@rio1971b 4 жыл бұрын

How is Goliath now? Please show an update.🐮

@rockhavenfarm761 3 жыл бұрын

@@dwaynechaulk7387 it can come on at any age with any breed. its more common in calves because milk is just one of those things bacteria love. in older cattle it can be from all sorts but feed related. think of when you drink a large soda and need to belch except the cow cant let it out that way..

@dwaynechaulk7387 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I understand it a lot better now

@jasonrhodes7047 4 жыл бұрын

Using iv needles and inserting them into the gut on the left side in the fossa area also works if you can't get a tube in them. I usually use 3 needles and push the gas out through them. Saved a few dairy calves that way. My vet recommend that trick to me.

@ChubbyUnicorn 2 жыл бұрын

That's the method used in the book "All Creatures Great & Small"

@brooksequine7621 2 жыл бұрын

I concurr - as does a knife stick in the same area ... Lucky they've not lost that calf by now . Why all the wrestling to get this small calf down ? A hat does not a cowman make .... Just saying .

@larrybraden6640 2 жыл бұрын

A knife stick in that area works great. A lot faster than needles. Follow with mineral oil not vegetable oil.

@brooksequine7621 2 жыл бұрын

@@larrybraden6640 : They got the oils mixed up ... :(((

@francomtz7115 2 жыл бұрын

@@brooksequine7621 you mean a hat doesn't make a cowman .. who cares as long as they take care of their animals..

@michaelstevens1027 4 жыл бұрын

Poor Peanut is worried about his buddy!

@jessekerrshaw3261 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you uploaded this, I realize now why my cousin lost 2 beloved baby bulls. This is exactly what she described about them the night before they died. This was all over 5 years ago and I know she still cries and beats herself up over it. This should help her realize it wasn't her fault and heal. She wasn't trained and took in animals people would toss at her, she has refused baby cows since, but she loves them, so maybe now she can help them again.

@Garrettito6671 4 жыл бұрын

What peanut is doing at 8:30 is what a lot of show cattle do to their owners as a sign of affection. My steers in high school did the same thing. I’d suggest maybe adding a small amount of baking soda to Goliath’s daily food to prevent foam and maybe using mineral oil if he bloats again. It does the same thing as the vegetable oil but doubles as a laxative. Gets it moving out at both ends

@jennyemerson8035 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Very interesting segment. Peanut, the 'pain in the butt' calf was just thanking you for taking care of Goliath! They are so cute!

@johnsavoy980 2 жыл бұрын

We had cattle that would bloat from eating to much clover in the spring,Here in Southeast La. that is the first thing to grow green in early spring,cows love it. My grandfather used a very thin flexible knife , He counted ribs,and measured from the back down by hand and made an incision, the gas,froth , and clover would blow out ,we also gave them the oil,mineral or vegetable. I never seen him loose a cow,and neighbors that he helped swore by him, Those old timers were pretty damn smart

@keithloucks7369 3 жыл бұрын

Great film. I have found that bloat can be cured by hard running the calf around and around until they start expelling gas. It has worked for me twice. But I and my calves were very tired at the end of the ordeal.

@joselynensign9014 4 жыл бұрын

Peanut wants in on the action. Loved his head butting.

@snapstring3134 4 жыл бұрын

Yah , looked like peanut 🥜 🐮 felt left out . 😂 . 👍

@jessekerrshaw3261 3 жыл бұрын

I think be thought it was yummy milk lmfao

@jessekerrshaw3261 3 жыл бұрын

He. Not be

@davismutambi8774 3 жыл бұрын

@@snapstring3134 1qq

@GurraSweden 3 жыл бұрын

Not me!

@RuthJones-iz1ve 4 жыл бұрын

Poor Goliath, he has been threw a lot in his life. Your experience and knowledge has been is a lifesaver. Never know what the day has in store you. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

@slawrence5693 4 жыл бұрын

Oh Erin and Mike, I am just so grateful for y’all and your care and concern for your cows. Bless y’all 🤍

@mamasaurus4856 2 жыл бұрын

There was a horse at our old barn years and years ago who reminds me of him in this video. She chronically had digestive issues, the whole barn traded walking her around and around all the time, watching diet, special drinks, shots, even surgery for over a year. The owner had her brother, and wanted to keep the siblings together even if it took constant work. She didn't make it, either. But the effort owners put in is always inspiring to see, you two did great.

@barbarataychert4910 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Mike. Very informative. Your dedication and caring shows through. It was so sweet the way peanut seemed so concerned and wanted to stay close.

@ELNS97 4 жыл бұрын

Farmer: lay down you’re going to die! Calf: FIGHT ME!

@rachelpotter2247 4 жыл бұрын

Great video mike. You are an amazing person thank you for saving him. You and erin are miracle workers and make an awesome team. I can see the love for your herd. I love your channel..

@vickyburton2434 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a good caring rancher! So glad Goliath pooled through. Have an amazing day!💕

@laggismaximus 2 жыл бұрын

So much respect for our ranchers and farmers! Hard working people!

@Colstonewall Жыл бұрын

Amen.

@glennthompson7525 4 жыл бұрын

Great work and thanks for the video. Those two clearly appreciate you and their care as "mama" to them both. Glad Goliath is on the mend. You SHOULD (had to put that in there) be proud of your efforts.

@chadjensen861 4 жыл бұрын

Cut 4’ piece garden hose, round end that you cut with bench grinder...need to round end you cut otherwise it will scratch his throat, larger hose elevates bloat almost immediately

@Person-ej8vd 2 жыл бұрын

Peanut seems to be a really nice looking calf considering he’s a bottle calf, also I can smell the stomach gases thru the screen, we had to tube a calf like this a couple of times recently and I still haven’t been able to forget the exact smell

@nalley6815 Жыл бұрын

@@OctoBear88 absolutely disgusting

@angelagreen1496 2 жыл бұрын

That's so cute the way the other cow keeps coming over and checking on him that's so cute and you're so kind I know you all do your best all you farmers and I always thought I wanted to be one but I never knew what all the details that were involved in farming thank you for everything that you do

@shar159 4 жыл бұрын

Great technique at calf wrestling. Poor Goliath must have been miserable. Life on the ranch is always a guessing game. One never knows what any day will bring. Another great video Mike and Erin. Hope Goliath is feeling better.

@marknasatka1891 4 жыл бұрын

Your dedication to this calves life is inspiring.

@matao87 4 жыл бұрын

With so much wide open prairie, have you ever had any issues with the cows eating something toxic? We had our first scare with our sheep when one of the ewes went down for about 3 days. With round the clock care, she went from not being able to lift her head to back on her feet and recovered fully. Thank you for the dedication and care you have for your animals. You show people that farm animals are raised and treated humanely, despite what they might show on TV.

@lorireed9102 4 жыл бұрын

Man he sure has gone through a lot. Mike congrats on your continued care of the big guy.

@aldpt40 2 жыл бұрын

The other calf was just saying, "Play with me too Dad!" He saw you wrestling with Goliath and Peanut thinks you're playing.

@wranther 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of the efforts that you and Erin go thru from time to time Mike. Good to know that sometimes a healthy animal can recover with just that little bit of tender care. And a whole lot of dedicated work! Had you the opportunity to view the video that Reed and Amy posted up a bit earlier? Hard ending to that one. -Bob...

@seansimmons822 4 жыл бұрын

You look like I do trying to wrestle the calves around. Bloating has been an issue along with flies this year. Good work Mike

@alwaysinblue 4 жыл бұрын

You two are the best! Mike, you looked exhausted after wrestling Goliath down to treat him. I am always impressed by how much you two care for your animals.

@kulsoomahsan4440 4 жыл бұрын

Peanut reminds me of having my 3 little nieces crowded around me as I applied gauze to a cut on their big brother's torso after he had a tumble. Everybody was fine! And I hope y'all and the calves are fine, too.

@jusmeinia7 4 жыл бұрын

You are a good man Mike who cares deeply for your animals...I'm praying the calf is back to normal today!

@mattfencl3614 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Have witness'd it.

@hippie6972 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope Goliath feels much better soon!💞

@indigoblue4791 Жыл бұрын

Garden hose is nice and wide for this job. Releases it quicker so reduces the discomfort for the calf. Mineral oil is great for getting blockages moved.

@heidiquayle5054 Жыл бұрын

I love the sweet calf that is watching over him, making sure everything is okay...and then also wanting to play with you like a puppy with their owner.

@cathybrown5293 4 жыл бұрын

Fascinating and scary video, Mike! You deserve a HUGE award for all you are doing to help Goliath! So glad you were there to help, too, Erin! Hoping Goliath is ok! At first I thought Peanut was worried about Goliath being wrestled to the ground and was being protective......then I thought he was playing and jealous...and, as Erin said, you ARE his Mama, Mike! :) Hugs to your whole family!

@tysleight 4 жыл бұрын

The "huge" reward will be on sale day. That and the YT views/ ads revenue.

@debbiegracik3853 2 жыл бұрын

Blessed to learn this and bless for all you did to take care of the poor sweet boy ❤️🐂🐂

@harrickvharrick3957 3 жыл бұрын

You can see here how sweet these calves really are .. when something is wrong with one of em (an) other one(s(will stand by that one all the time to encourage him/ her, rub their heads against theirs.. I find it so amazing to see how perceptive they are.. that they know precisely and immediately when there's something the matter.. actually, just like it is already just as much of a miracle how individual young ones even when three are newborn always know immediately and at any time who is their mom, and that mom recognizes what calf of all of them is hers just as well! Oh course we know of even more extreme examples of recognition (quality of cognitive functions) with birds of some kinds who nest with thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands of pairs of parents all at the same time and packed close together on for instance a relatively small cliff side or so. The calf you have helped, treated, only a short while later comes to thank you ~ that is their way of doing such communication: they can't talk of course but what they will do is give the most essential thing that's there to it - give their attention, and make you feel their affection.

@jweaver7170 4 жыл бұрын

Well "WE" got thru another day. Thanks for bringing us along. Good luck on the hay grazing plan.

@melijahtravelers3832 4 жыл бұрын

I love the war of wills between you and Goliath! His friend is trying to give you someone else to pick on other than Goliath.

@Mike45-47Q 4 жыл бұрын

My two cents: When I've had to do this, and luckily been successful. My tube seems to be twice as long, and stainless steel end. Also, I've always had them stand when tubing them. For what it's worth......

@jodysappington7008 4 жыл бұрын

Poor Goliath he has been through so much in his short life.....glad he getting better

@jasonmcbride2111 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping it real !! Good luck with him . He is a die hard calf . I love that T-shirt you had on . I will ha e check out your store & see if I can find that one . Stay Safe & God Bless

@Marshall_Weber 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Mike, Much Love as Always!!!

@kwibben84 4 жыл бұрын

I work at a dairy farm. We use fresh cows milk from our antibiotic treated cows to feed our calves. It eliminates the bloat issues from milk replacer.

@LostSoul-iq4gc 8 ай бұрын

The other calf is so interested to know what’s going on. So cute 🥰

@joegilly1523 2 жыл бұрын

I liked how the other bull wanted to help his friend .

@israelcarrasco6096 4 жыл бұрын

I used to watch my dad as a kid treat bloated calves and cattle by roping them and getting a piece of garden hose he’d shove down their throat and relieve pressure that way. Pretty crude way of doing it but it’d work every time

@maryjohatton9241 4 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for full recovery. He's a beautiful calf! Might want to enter Mike in the next bull riding competition. 😉

@susanchamblee2549 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Mike and Erin...!! Thanks for taking us along!! And Goliath - stay well!!

@colewarkentine7103 4 жыл бұрын

You guys take great care of you animals and you used all the resources to your advantage and did a great job

@nancylpowers4778 4 жыл бұрын

Gee! That was one very busy day. Goliath.. Little buddy get well wishes ... Peanut time to play. Erin and Mike.... Always giving us a learning experience of "real life" on the ranch.

@omadeitz3340 2 жыл бұрын

I thank you for putting this out there. The new farmers younger generation call the vet.

@chloeshann8142 2 жыл бұрын

It's bizarre to me that people think you call the vet for everything. Farmers have taken care of their livestock forever with great success

@JLC87420 4 жыл бұрын

Man as I started watching and seeing some of the comments that was first posted I completely understand yesterday’s rant and some of the lack of knowledge in other people.

@nancylpowers4778 4 жыл бұрын

AGREE! Yes...

@vickyburton2434 4 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable some of the idiotic, uncouth people. They just need to keep their mouths shut!

@vickyburton2434 4 жыл бұрын

These babies are small, but so strong!😁

@studebaker2105 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq is the wrong name, should be ThickTube (thick skinned people making videos).

@vickyburton2434 4 жыл бұрын

Travis Manley No sir. People should share constructive criticism instead of being hateful. As a rancher myself, most people have no idea what we go through.

@aura-leekistner1810 4 жыл бұрын

Praying for a quick recovery for Goliath❤

@joanneganon7157 4 жыл бұрын

Mornin Mike and Erin, is this something that He will have ongoing? Good thing you caught it again! God Speed Goliath! JO JO IN VT 💕😄😘

@zach_hewitt 4 жыл бұрын

Once he's off milk replacer this should remedy itself.

@linseycollins7424 4 жыл бұрын

Where in VT are you. I used to live there.

@stev6brownfield894 4 жыл бұрын

I empathise with you guys, i too had a calf with bloating problems. It was so cold in winter, the bloat stretched out her hair...it went on until she died. While most viewers proably didn't like this video. I liked how your proactive working with Golith. Say a prayer, yes...but by all means use medicine too. Ps...Golith please fart hard and long, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. No puns intended...steveb

@MotherClucker1 3 жыл бұрын

DIY is NOT "medicine".

@davidfrankhauser1666 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work guys. The only thing I was wondering, is the tube long enough? Goliath is a big handsome fella!

@JanVafa 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! You’re getting better at calf tipping!

@alwaysdream7642 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Mike & Erin.... keep um alive

@frankmetcalf9595 4 жыл бұрын

Have you asked your vet about poloxalene (Bloat Guard)? An old treatment to reduce the surface tension of the foam in the rumen? Also available in mineral, top dress, or lick blocks. Good luck.

@tylorstetson5751 4 жыл бұрын

Mike may have heard of it. The next livestream I will ask him for you.

@zach_hewitt 4 жыл бұрын

@ourwyominglife, I was gonna tell you what you should have done, but that looks like it's been handled... LOL. Goliath is in great hands and his care is a priority, everyone should be able to see that. There are some other methods mentioned which is great, but everyone goes with what they know. Hopefully this will soon be over and the big fella will enjoy his all grass diet.

@Kusunoky 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best. Not many are honest in their videos specially when talking about economy. Thank you a lot sir. I have learned a lot. I wish one day I can have a homestead. I really loved the other cow she was so worried lol.

@julielemming7996 2 жыл бұрын

Now This Man Is Hard Working Farmer And Do You See His Children Helping ? Nope Just Him And His Wife And I Couldn't Do What He Does And Does Anybody Thank Him For His Hard Work Nope!! Thank You So Much

@kennethmorgan1465 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, I am a ex-dairymen. What I did to control my calves and heifers. Wrap one arm around the neck of the animal, and at the same time, insert your thumb of your free hand inside the animals mouth, and place the thumb on top of the animals tongue. Your other 4 fingers will wrap under the jaw with pressure. You are pressing down on top of the tongue. This gives full control. One hand control. Then just bend the animals mouth, back to the calf’s shoulder,(Over your arm that has been around the animals neck.) The animal loses balance and you just lay the calf down. Tie up the feet, let the tongue go, then treat. Would not recommend for wild beef but does work for 600lb dairy animals. Believe me, thumb pressure on a tongue has magical powers.

@OurWyomingLife 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks

@kennethmorgan1465 4 жыл бұрын

Watch your video’s all the time. Remember. No choke holds aloud!

@dhansonranch 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! Amazing to me how even when sick they have a fight! I been there and ended up on the bottom of the pile! I know its serious stuff but still made me laugh...

@hotshot27a 4 жыл бұрын

Mike that was a great spoiler last night thank you for the update on behond the ranch live stream evey sunday evening at 9pm est 7pm mt. U get a whole new insite into these fine people and how much they love there animals. Great job as alway Mike and Erin

@tiachandler5350 Жыл бұрын

Awe that little calf following you and playing with you was the cutest thing ever

@bobbyb322 4 жыл бұрын

My father-in-law always said pull my finger that seemed to work for him

@Cam4Jess 2 жыл бұрын

😁 In this case you'd pull his hoof

@donazzopardi8747 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the city and I learn a lot from your videos. Could you have used the cage that you used during branding to flip him over and hold him for the tubing?

@janusbevins9959 Жыл бұрын

That’s his way of thanking and loving you

@stephenbramlett3485 4 жыл бұрын

hi mike and erin i love ya and i watch all of ya blogs and beyond the ranch live streams and ya are the best and pray for ya and hope ya have a great day

@theveggieboys 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interesting video, of all the years we have raised cows Iv never seen this. Thank you so much for explaining everything. Now if this happens to one of ours I’ll have an idea of how to fix it.

@linseycollins7424 4 жыл бұрын

Start by making them run. Not just walking but running. I've done it for years. Never had to go to the tubing method. I have done the penicillin orally though.

@sandracorless6186 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, thank you for helping Goliath he had a hard time coming in this world. Peanut knows something is wrong and he's trying to tell you to help Goliath. Goliath is acting like a little kid who doesn't want to take his medicine lol even though it good for him. I know that you're doing the best you can now all you can do is wait and see what happens. So what's next for OWL keep up the good work and see you in the next video🤔😔🐂💨😳😌👍

@catlockhart6965 4 жыл бұрын

Poor baby doesn't understand that your trying to make him feel better. He's been through so much in his short life he just needs a break now to get strong and healthy. Mike and Erin you did a great job and hope he gets better fast.

@spaceace1006 2 жыл бұрын

You Farmers are such lucky people!! You're also extremely important!!! I wish I could visit and hug some of your animals!!!

@garycollier385 4 жыл бұрын

No need for a new dog whilst peanut stays on the ranch great video guys

@matismf 4 жыл бұрын

Peanut is just jealous about all the attention that you were giving Goliath!!!

@valley2827 2 жыл бұрын

I had a show steer like Peanut. He wanted to play whenever I got into his corral to clean it out. It's a lot different when the calf grows up to 1200lbs!! He was always sure to be a little extra gentle with his human (but it sure makes a job hard)! I grew up around cows, so they have a special place in my heart!

@brendafaithlanelane7914 3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for him to get well. I really love cows more than anything except my puppy. God Bless you all

@9856CB 4 жыл бұрын

I’d be getting a longer 1 piece tube . If that connection disconnects , you’ll be calling the Vet to do rumen surgery to retrieve it.

@MotherClucker1 3 жыл бұрын

No, they would wait...

@devenlamar3900 4 жыл бұрын

Bloat is in the 4th chamber your putting stuff in the first. That's where the trocard is immediate releases

@OurWyomingLife 4 жыл бұрын

There is a difference between bloat in a calf than in a cow too

@onlyjobros 11 ай бұрын

Mike, u r a natural on camera. I love watching all ur videos. I was raised on a farm. It’s hard work but so rewarding. Do u have any dogs? I would love to visit and hang out with you and Erin. Thanks for all u do! Donna from Evansville, Indiana

@nicoleliggett1669 2 жыл бұрын

Awe peanut is just being such a good supportive buddy

@cantthinkofone77 4 жыл бұрын

''And In this corner we have Mama Mike taking on Goliath. Are you ready to RUM-BLE !!!''

@kenuber4766 4 жыл бұрын

It's the WCW...Wyoming Calf Wrestling!!

@stevecameron5371 4 жыл бұрын

Did Erin just call you Mama Mike? ;)

@brileigh3039 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Cameron yes

@hekeepsblessingme1312 Жыл бұрын

Aw how sweet. He is concerned about his brother. Too cute!

@steveware6325 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks for sharing with us.

@austinswift9966 4 жыл бұрын

We use the same process for bloat but we also massage the stomach just under the ribs to help it pass quicker. Seems to make a difference in are experience.

@CashisKingtrucking 4 жыл бұрын

not sure if this will help but I did grow up on a dairy farm and when you give a cab a bottle you got to hold it low to the ground that way the calves neck bends down to get it

@brandeissports3436 4 жыл бұрын

❤️ good luck Goliath!!! Get well soon!

@sissyc1913 4 жыл бұрын

Awww, Peanut is saying Thank you for helping out his friend. No fun wrestling a calf, been there, done that.

@gateway8833 4 жыл бұрын

I may misunderstand your Calf’s issue, but when my cows had bloat we used a Trocar.

@Stokedhavok 2 жыл бұрын

Abby Babby I’ve seen that method used before as well.

@danielmckenzie848 4 жыл бұрын

There is actually a tool you can buy that you can use it goes through the side of the animal and it releases all the gas. What my grandfather did was instead of the tube feeder he used a 4 foot piece of all rubber garden hose and it always smelled bad but it released a lot of the gas in the animal.

@Saratogan 4 жыл бұрын

I recall my dad saying how grandpa would have to release the gas by a small incision. They had dairy cows.

@susans9617 4 жыл бұрын

Doc Pol uses something like that hose on horses... Works well. He also drenches.

@Alisha_79 4 жыл бұрын

That's usually a last resort or immediate on really really bad bloat. It's trocar and not without side effects.

@leprechaun50 4 жыл бұрын

@@Alisha_79 I have used a trocar on many occasions with no side effects.

@jweaver7170 4 жыл бұрын

I had to do that and the thing I remember was the smell. Yes it was bad but cow survived. GB

@loriehabel1552 4 жыл бұрын

Yeehaw,ride em cowboy🤣👍. Hope hes doing better this morning. As usual theres a mean lil kid in the bunch,tring to get attention to.

@john67654 4 жыл бұрын

Bless you Mike your Doing a Fantastic Job

@travisk5589 3 жыл бұрын

This happened to my buddy up on the Yellowstone. Someone dumped a bunch of clover on one of his feilds. They are pretty sure that it was done intentionally. It's being investigated by the authorities.