unthriftiness

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I cannot accuse myself of either voluntary unthriftiness or neglect of my business, but there are some situations in which it seems impossible for human exertion to stem the torrent of misfortune.

From The History of Sandford and Merton by Day, Thomas

Intestinal obstruction, thrombo-embolic colics, unthriftiness and a weakened, anaemic condition may be caused by intestinal worms.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

The symptoms are rather vague as a rule, but the general result is a condition of unthriftiness.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

Stiles reported extreme anaemia, unthriftiness and many deaths among cattle in a certain section of Texas, due to extensive infection with the Uncinaria radialus.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

This results in unthriftiness caused by imperfect digestion and assimilation of the feed.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.