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Gas build up in the rumen which cannot be released by eructation. The bubbles or foam that builds up--which is a result of a cow eating too much grain, clover or alfalfa when they're really hungry--cannot be popped or released, which prohibits the animal from burping and releasing the gas in the rumen.

These gas bubbles that form are formed by the quick digestion of high-quality proteins in the animal's rumen. When digestion occurs at too fast a rate, gas builds up quickly making it very painful for the animal. This is mediated by tubing the animal with dish soap (detergent) or mineral oil to help pop these bubbles and release the gas. A trocar is used only if the situation is dire to the point that tubing with mineral oil or detergent isn't as effective enough to quickly release the gas built up in the rumen.

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