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bloat

bloat

2 8.9
A swelling in a farm animal's stomach caused by trapped gas
  • noun
  • /bloʊt/
  • Specialized
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  • Bloat can kill a calf and quickly.
  • belly bloat
  • cause bloat
  • prevent bloat

Examples

  • Common illnesses of the Dane are bloat; this is where the stomach turns, and this will cause death.

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  • Which reminds me, when choosing dog food, make sure that when water is added, it does not swell up, as this will cause bloat.

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  • Read about Bloat and know what to watch out for and what to do when it happens.

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  • Bloat can kill a calf within hours of onset.

  • Today, the Smiths attribute increased livestock numbers and weight gains without bloat to the fine-stemmed and fine-leaved falcata alfalfa, which they say the cattle prefer.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Bloat occurs in animals when they ingest too much gas, which can make their stomachs bloat and dangerous to their health.

  • If a cow is experiencing bloat, it may need immediate veterinary attention to relieve the pressure.

  • A common sign of bloat in dogs is a noticeably swollen abdomen, which can indicate a serious health issue.

Synonyms

bloating
vsbloat
  • Specialized
1 5.0

A dangerous swelling when the stomach of animals like cows fills with gas

is broader, covering gas swelling in various domestic animals and intestinal areas

How Severe

bloating
  • Specialized
1 5.0
bloat
  • Specialized
2 8.9

Surface Forms

bloat singular
bloats plural

Etymology

The word bloat comes from an old word meaning 'to swell' or 'puff up'. It paints the image of an animal's stomach filling with gas and becoming very large and tight, which is why bloat means this dangerous swelling in cattle and sheep.