Yes, elk can bloat on alfalfa, particularly if they consume it in large quantities or if it's freshly cut and high in moisture. Alfalfa is rich in protein and can ferment rapidly in the rumen, leading to gas buildup and potentially causing bloat. It's important for elk to gradually acclimate to high-protein forage to minimize the risk of digestive issues. Proper management of their diet can help prevent bloat in these animals.
Not really, but sometimes it can be, especially if you don't know when to feed it to cattle. Feeding alfalfa hay (straight alfalfa, mind you, with no grass) when cattle are really hungry will invite problems with bloat. Though the bloat won't be as severe as if you put them on fresh alfalfa, it still will be serious enough that you can't let it go untreated. Thus most producers prefer to feed hay that includes grass mixed in with alfalfa to have that extra roughage content so cattle won't bloat as readily.
They bloat, especially if they are let out when they are hungry. Bloat is where gases accumulate in the rumen and cannot be belched out properly, and the rumen distends so much that it puts pressure on the lungs and can cause the animal to asphyxiate and die.
Yes, too much alfalfa hay can potentially hurt a cow. Alfalfa is rich in protein and calcium, which can lead to digestive issues such as bloat or diarrhea if consumed in excess. Additionally, a sudden increase in high-protein feed can disrupt the cow's rumen balance, resulting in health complications. It's important to ensure a balanced diet and introduce any changes gradually.
yes it can!!bloat
Bloat is a porcupinefish.
i dont know but jacinta makes you bloat...
Too much of anything can bloat people.
The Tagalog translation of "bloat" is "panlupaypay" or "panbuhos."
does oatcakes make u bloat
I grow alfalfa
The Malayalam name for the alfalfa plant is "അൽഫാൽഫ" (alfalfa).
Alfalfa cubes are made by compressing alfalfa into a cubical shape and dehydrating it to preserve it.