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Enterotoxemia is a condition induced by the absorption of large volumes of toxins produced by bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens from the intestines. There are several strains of C. perfringens (type B, C, and D) that may lead to the development of this gastrointestinal condition.

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  • Lamb dysentery
  • Calf enterotoxemia
  • Overeating disease or pulpy kidney
  • Edema disease
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Enterotoxemia is a condition induced by the absorption of large volumes of toxins produced by bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens from the intestines. There are several strains of C. perfringens (type B, C, and D) that may lead to the development of this gastrointestinal condition.

== Lamb dysentery == A form of enterotoxemia caused by an infection of type B C. perfringens, affecting lambs who are less than three weeks old. Lambs often die before displaying clinical signs, nonetheless common behaviours of lambs with this condition include, cessation of nursing, lethargy, and recumbency. Diarrhea is typical as well, death usually occurs within a few days.

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