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Which of the following best describes the cause of bloat in cattle?

Gas is trapped in the rumen stomach and forms a foam that is difficult to pass.
Flies and ticks cause irritation of the eyes and skin and lead to infected rashes.
Bacteria infect the uterus of the mother and cause premature or aborted births.
Parasites are lodged in the digestive tract from eating from damp, contaminated fields.

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A.gas is trapped in the rumen stomach and forms a foam that is difficult to pass
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