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==Description==
 
==Description==
Adisease affecting ewes during the last few weeks of gestation.  Mainly affects twin or multiple bearing ewes. The condition occurs when the ewe does not recieve adequate energy supply during a time when the rapidly growing foetuses drain carbohydrate stores. It is a serious condition which can be fatal.
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A disease affecting ewes during the last few weeks of gestation.  Mainly affects twin or multiple bearing ewes. The condition occurs when the ewe does not recieve an adequate energy supply during a time when the rapidly growing foetuses drain carbohydrate stores. It is a serious condition which can be fatal and most frequently affects lowland flocks.
     
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