Crossword clues for braxy
braxy
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Braxy \Brax"y\, n. [Cf. AS. breac rheum, broc sickness, Ir. bracha corruption. Jamieson.]
A disease of sheep. The term is variously applied in different localities. [Scot.]
A diseased sheep, or its mutton.
Wiktionary
a. sick with braxy n. 1 An inflammatory disease of sheep. 2 (context now historical English) Meat from sheep that have died from this disease, or that have died from accident or disease in general.
Wikipedia
Braxy is an inflammatory disease in the abomasal lining of sheep caused by the bacterium Clostridium septicum (aka Bacillus septicus), followed by rapid death.
Braxy is often brought on by a change from succulent food to dry (or icy) food. It is usually seen in young sheep, in particular those not protected with a Clostridial vaccine.
The mutton affected with this disease can also be referred to as braxy.
A vaccine against braxy was developed by Prof John Russell Greig at the Moredun Research Institute in Scotland.
Usage examples of "braxy".
There was more food in the place, for there had been feasts of braxy mutton, and the hens were laying again, and there was milk in the cogies.