fog fever

fog fever
an often fatal acute adenomatoid reaction in the lungs of cattle, believed to be a response to chemicals generated in the rumen after being fed cut second-growth grass (aftermath or fog). Called also acute bovine pulmonary emphysema, acute pulmonary emphysema of cattle, aftermath or lunger disease, and atypical interstitial pneumonia.

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