BARD

BARD, the residue after distilling alcohol from fermented distillery mash. In moderate amounts, B. serves as valuable feed for dairy and slaughter cattle. When given in excessive amounts to cows, the milk becomes watery and, when consumed, especially by children, can cause diarrhea. Chemical analysis usually cannot prove that the milk was taken from a cow receiving B. In this respect, abnormal taste qualities of the milk, increased water content, sometimes the presence of alcohol, and symptoms of indigestion when consuming it may arouse suspicion. Bard from rotten potatoes or sprouted rye, as well as sour bard, is extremely harmful to the animal and the milk.