We had a calf bloat last fall, shortly after weaning. We treated him like our veterinarian told us -- with mineral oil, antibiotics, frothy bloat drench, sodium bicarbonate and probiotics. He got better but bloated several more times over the next month. We thought he was finally well and put him back in the feedlot. He did fine for several weeks but bloated again. We have adjusted his diet, even tried an all-hay diet, but I have to tube him every day. Our vet says he is a chronic bloater and we should sell him.
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