‖bloedpens, noun
- Origin:
- AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, bloed blood + pens stomach.
Pathology
A type of dysentery affecting domestic livestock, especially lambs. Also attributive.
1976 Mönnig & Veldman Handbk on Stock Diseases 23Lamb Dysentery (Bloedpens)..is an acute gastro-enteritis of lambs during the first few days of life. It is caused by Clostridium welchii and occurs in areas with a severe winter.
A type of dysentery affecting domestic livestock, especially lambs. Also attributive.
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