Animals with supplemental feed will be less likely to bloat. Where bloat has been a problem, consider seeding using birdsfoot trefoil as the legume because it is non-bloating. Poloxolene can be mixed with grain supplement or drinking water, drenched, or fed as a pasture block. Effectiveness of this product depends an daily intake. Thus mixing with a daily supplement is more effective than feeding in blocks on pasture.
Some animals are chronic bloaters.
If a particular animal frequently shows signs of bloat, it may be best to remove that animal from the herd. When bloat is observed, immediately remove all animals from pasture and offer dry hay. This will reduce the bloat problem in all animals that will eat. Causing bloated animals to walk is also helpful. Bloat can cause death in as little as 1 hour so it is important to be prepared to render emergency treatment.