What disease is characterized by high mortality in lambs and is caused by clostridium bacteria?

The disease characterized by high mortality in lambs and caused by Clostridium bacteria is enterotoxemia, also known as overeating disease. This condition is primarily caused by an overgrowth of Clostridium perfringens, which is a bacteria that can produce lethal toxins in the intestines when lambs consume an excessive amount of concentrated feed. The sudden intake of rich feed can lead to rapid bacterial growth, resulting in the production of harmful toxins that can quickly overwhelm the lamb's system.

Lamb dysentery, while also a serious issue in young lambs, is more specifically related to Clostridium perfringens type B, leading to bloody diarrhea and also high mortality. However, enterotoxemia is more commonly identified with higher mortality rates due to the rapid onset associated with feeding practices. Foot-and-mouth disease, on the other hand, is viral and affects many species besides sheep, while blue tongue is a viral disease transmitted by insects, also not specifically tied to Clostridium bacteria.