“When adult cows bloat, free gas becomes trapped in the rumen and they become distended on the left side,” Smith says. “Bloat in young calves is caused by excessive gas accumulation in the abomasum.” ...

Internal parasites cause digestive issues in the abomasum, which can lead to permanent damage. “Young stock that have a heavy infection of inhibited larvae and go through a Type 2 disease can become ...

When calves are only fed twice a day, the abomasum sits empty too long, according to a recent study. This causes low pH levels to result and it might lead to stomach ulcerations. Sockett and his team ...

This negative K balance may not be readily apparent in lost milk production or lower DM intake. Detecting a K deficiency might be difficult, but German researchers indicate that it might show up ...