Cattle bloat is a seasonal problem in both dairy and beef cattle and occurs when lush legume pasture species (especially clover and alfalfa) in spring is consumed . Bloat is caused by an increase in the gas pressure within the rumen (paunch or stomach) as these feeds are fermented. The gas cannot be belched up normally and death results from the pressure causing heart and lung failure. The gas is often trapped in the form of a stable foam. As illustrated in the episode. the gas was vented by creating a make-shift rumen fistula (hole or a surgical port, or portal, to the stomach).
As stated in various interviews Taylor Sheridan and Neal McDonough said that the Beck clan were inspired by real-life brothers who own 300 gas station casinos in Montana, the identities of which were not disclosed
Before a rancher can be compensated for the loss of cattle due to animal predation, a depredation tag has to be issued by Fish and Wildlife.
With 2.08 million viewers, this was the least watched episode of the second season.
Wonderdust is a wound powder and blood coagulant for use on certain types of abrasions.