Braxy
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braxy-280-15614685
title:
Braxy
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Braxy is an infectious disease which causes sudden death in sheep. It is caused by the bacterium Clostridium septicum. Braxy generally occurs in winter, when sheep eat frosted root crops, or frosted grass. The frozen feed damages the mucosa (lining) of the abomasum, allowing C. septicum to enter, causing abomasitis and a fatal bacteremia. Young sheep not protected with a vaccine are most commonly affected. If sheep are not found dead, signs include abdominal pain and recumbency. There is no trea
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Bacterial disease of sheep
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braxy
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2022-08-16T13:31:24Z
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