A bacterial disease of sheep and cattle that causes sudden death, usually in well-fed animals.
Origin uncertain; possibly from Scottish origins. Used since at least the 1600s in farming contexts to describe a specific sheep and cattle ailment.
Braxy is actually caused by bacteria in the intestines that produce deadly toxins — farmers would find their healthiest sheep suddenly dead, which made it extra mysterious and frightening!
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