Enterotoxemia is a condition induced by the absorption of large volumes of toxins produced by bacteria such as Clostridium perfringens from the intestines.
[citation needed] A form of enterotoxemia caused by an infection of type B C. perfringens, affecting lambs who are less than three weeks old.
[3] When an animal is exposed to a rapid increase in dietary carbohydrates, the bacteria begin to proliferate, causing a significant rise in the concentration of toxins.
[4] Clinical signs include anorexia, abdominal pain, and liquid diarrhea (scours) that may contain blood.
[3] A form of enterotoxemia caused by specific pathotypes of Escherichia coli that occurs in nursery pigs.