A form of enterotoxemia caused by Type D "C. perfringens" that occurs in sheep and goats. When an animal is exposed to a rapid increase in dietary carbohydrates, the bacteria begin to proliferate causing a significant rise in the concentration of toxins. Clinical signs include, anorexia, abdominal pain, and liquid diarrhea (scours) that may contain blood.

Enterotoxemia is a condition induced by the absoption of large volumes of toxins produced by "Clostridum perfringens" from the intestines. There are several strains of "C.perfringens" (Type B, Type C & Type D) that may lead to the development of this gastrointestinal condition.