Practical Cases Botulism in a lamb

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Clostridium botulinum toxin causes presynaptic failure of neurotransimission from the motor end plate of the neuromuscular juntion, resulting in progressive flaccid paresis.

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The laboured abdominal breathing, urine dribbling, head bobbing due to neck muscle weakness and tongue protrusion prior to fulminating paresis and paralysis.

Age of Animal 6 months,
Sex of Animal Male
Contributor Peter Windsor, Carly Smith, Kathleen Grahame





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