pregnancy toxemia in cows
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fat cow syndrome — a syndrome seen in overly fat cows just after they have given birth; loss of appetite postpartum leads to mobilization of body fat stores with deposition of fat in the liver and ketosis, sometimes ending in coma and death. Called also fatty liver … Medical dictionary
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ketosis of ruminants — ketosis in cows and ewes during times of increased bodily mobilization of fat stores, usually just after they have given birth. See fat cow syndrome and pregnancy toxemia in ewes … Medical dictionary
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