Parturient Paresis
| Definition: |
A disease of pregnant and lactating cows and ewes leading to generalized paresis and death. The disease, which is characterized by hypocalcemia, occurs at or shortly after parturition in cows and within weeks before or after parturition in ewes. |
| Notes: |
animal only, exper or vet; in cows & ewes: check tags ANIMALS + FEMALE + PREGNANCY & don't forget CATTLE DISEASES (IM) + CATTLE (NIM) or SHEEP DISEASES (IM) + SHEEP (NIM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hypocalcemia/veterinary (1966-1974) |
Parturient Paresis Definitions and Terms
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