navel ill
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of navel ill
First recorded in 1825–35
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This is especially necessary where outbreaks of navel ill have been known to exist.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
Since infection before birth can not be controlled satisfactorily, we are justified, for all practical purposes, in preventing navel ill by guarding against the infection through the cord at birth or soon afterwards.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
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