Clostridium botulinum

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Etiology

Botulism can occur in farm animals. It is an intoxication caused by ingestion of the toxin of the organism which may reside in decaying feed or bedding. Phosphorus deficient animals have been known to chew on the carcasses of dead animals

Paralysis, weakness, difficulty breathing, drooling, trouble chewing, constipation, frequent urination, death.

Rarely successful.

Immediately dispose of all carcasses. Eliminate spoiled feed and decaying grasses. Vaccine exists but not readily available.

A rare but possible disease.