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Kōrero: Rural language

Hairy shaker disease

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Hairy shaker disease

In the absence of a better way of defining a problem or disease, the symptoms were often used. A lamb with a hairier than normal coat and continuous tremors is described as having 'hairy shaker' disease.

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Reference: D. M. West, A. N. Bruere and A. L. Ridler, The sheep: health, disease & production. Palmerston North: Veterinary Continuing Education, Massey University, 2002, fig.

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Dianne Bardsley, Rural language – Farming difficulties, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/18601/hairy-shaker-disease (accessed 25 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Dianne Bardsley, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.