If the information on this page can help prevent the loss of a sheep to bloat, it will have been worth my time to put this information here. In the simplest of explanations, bloat is an excess of gases in the rumen of sheep.
Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) is a hormone, produced mainly by cardiomyocytes, with a major role in cardiovascular homeostatic mechanisms such as natriuresis and vasodilation, which serve to regulate blood pressure.
Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) belongs to the family of peptide hormones that regulate blood pressure. High levels of atrial natriuretic factor are an important sign of congestive heart failure. ANP helps to control water balance and hydration levels. ANP is a hormone produced in the atria of the heart in most mammals. Reducing ANP levels is a goal for the treatment of heart disease.