2. Pulpy kidney is caused by the
bacteria Clostridium perfringens Type D. The
bacterium multiplies in the intestines, and
produces a toxin that is absorbed into the blood
3. Pulpy kidney most commonly occurs in sheep,
goat, cattle and it is located in the kidney.
4. A sheep suffering from pulpy kidney does not
usually display very obvious symptoms. The
animal just dies suddenly.
5. This can be caused by increased feed
intake, new or better pasture, dramatic change
in diet, or grain based diets.