A disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck.

An acute, infectious disease of cattle, which is characterised by swelling beneath the skin, due to gas formation in the tissues. It is caused by the bacterium Clostridium chauvei. The infection spreads through food, water and wounds. Penicillin can be used to treat the disease. Vaccination is the most practicable and effective means of protecting individual animal.

A highly fatal disease of young cattle caused by one type of Clostridium bacteria. See Clostridial disease.

A notorious gambler.

someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

take the place of work of someone on strike