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I Can’t Burp: A Gassy Medical Mystery
Without fuss, or gloves, the veterinarian makes a small incision before jamming a hard plastic tube into the side of a dangerously bloated calf, puncturing its abdominal wall. As a violent rush of air is released, the animal lows, apparently relieved. I watch these ministrations with fascination—and a twinge of envy.Because of their grass-based diets and complex digestive systems, cattle often produce excessive levels of methane, and this procedure is common when gas gets stuck in their guts. Videos of the treatment are easy to find online. In another clip, a gloved hand flicks a lighter in front of the tube, which is called a trocar. A powerful blue flame bursts forth. The cow turns its head, startled by the fiery display.If only I were that cow, I…The post I Can’t Burp: A Gassy Medical Mystery appeared first on Texas Monthly.