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Overeating Disease

Last Updated: May 22, 2012

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Overeating Disease- A toxic condition caused by the presence of undigested carbohydrates in the intestine, which stimulates harmful bacteria to multiply. When the bacteria die, they release toxins. The condition is called enterotoxemia in some animals.

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