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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. poisoning
  4. plant poisoning
  5. milk sickness

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milk sickness

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Definition

  • Information An acute, often fatal disease caused by the ingestion of milk, milk products, or the flesh of cattle or sheep which have a disease known as trembles. It is marked by weakness, anorexia, vomiting, constipation, and sometimes muscular tremors. It is caused by poisoning by white snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum) and the rayless goldenrod (Haplopappus heterophyllus).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286001

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