noun
- The failure or inability of a mammal, especially a nursing mother, to produce milk after childbirth.
Usage: medical term; veterinary term; also used in livestock and animal husbandry contexts
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the cow with agalactia after she failed to produce milk following delivery.
- Agalactia in dairy cattle can result from infection, poor nutrition, or hormonal imbalances.
- The farmer was concerned when his goat showed signs of agalactia and could not nurse her kids.
- Treatment for agalactia may include antibiotics, supportive care, and nutritional supplementation.
- Agalactia is a significant economic concern in commercial dairy operations.