Words Related to Health and Sickness - Animal Diseases
Here you will learn some English words related to animal diseases such as "warble", "cowpox", and "anbury".
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actinomycosis
[noun]
a rare bacterial infection that can occur in humans and animals, caused by Actinomyces bacteria, usually affecting the face and neck areas
anbury
[noun]
a type of soft, spongy tumor that commonly occurs in horses and oxen, caused by an infection with a bacterium called Actinomyces bovis
anthrax
[noun]
a serious bacterial disease of warm-blooded animals, particularly cattle and sheep, that can be transmitted to people by contaminated wool, raw meat, or other animal products
canker
[noun]
a condition in horses where a type of bacterial infection affects the hoof, leading to inflammation, erosion, and discharge
cowpox
[noun]
a viral infection in cows that can be transmitted to humans; historically used in developing the smallpox vaccine
distemper
[noun]
a contagious viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, causing respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms
blackleg
[noun]
a bacterial disease, typically affecting young cattle and sheep, characterized by sudden death, fever, and severe muscle inflammation
bots
[noun]
the larval stage of certain flies that infest mammals like horses and cattle, causing health problems
braxy
[noun]
a disease of sheep or cattle, characterized by inflammation of the abomasum and often resulting in sudden death
brucellosis
[noun]
a bacterial infection usually transmitted to humans from animals, commonly through unpasteurized dairy products or direct contact with infected animals
BSE
[noun]
a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well
bull nose
[noun]
cattle and pigs condition with facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge due to injury and Fusobacterium necrophorum infection
warble
[noun]
a parasitic infestation in cattle caused by the larvae of certain flies that burrow under the skin, creating lumps or nodules
trembles
[noun]
a condition in livestock caused by eating toxic plants, resulting in trembling and muscle weakness
toe crack
[noun]
a split in the front part of a horse's hoof, often caused by dry conditions or uneven growth
Texas fever
[noun]
an infectious disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia bovis, transmitted by ticks, leading to symptoms such as fever, anemia, and jaundice
sweating sickness
[noun]
an acute and highly contagious disease, characterized by rapid onset, fever, and profuse sweating
swamp fever
[noun]
an infectious disease in horses transmitted by bloodsucking insects, causing fever and anemia
strangles
[noun]
a contagious horse disease with fever, difficulty swallowing, and throat abscesses
staggers
[noun]
a neurological disorder in livestock, such as cattle and sheep, characterized by unsteady movements and loss of coordination
spavin
[noun]
a degenerative condition in horses affecting the hock joint, resulting in inflammation, lameness, and swelling
scrapie
[noun]
an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep
sand crack
[noun]
a split in a horse's hoof, often caused by debris like sand, potentially leading to lameness
rinderpest
[noun]
highly contagious viral cattle disease eradicated worldwide in 2011, causing fever and oral lesions.
red water
[noun]
a condition in cattle, caused by tick-transmitted parasites, leading to fever and red urine
quarter crack
[noun]
vertical hoof split on the quarter, often due to trauma, improper balance, or inadequate care
Pullorum disease
[noun]
a bacterial infection in chicks and young poultry, caused by Salmonella Pullorum, leading to high mortality and reproductive issues
psittacosis
[noun]
an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria that can be transmitted from birds to humans
pityriasis
[noun]
a skin condition in animals, characterized by the formation of fine, flaky scales on the skin's surface
pip
[noun]
a small swelling or blister, often found on the skin of animals, indicating the presence of a parasitic infection or an insect bite
pinkeye
[noun]
an inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye and inner eyelid, causing redness and discomfort
ornithosis
[noun]
a respiratory infection, often affecting birds, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci
newcastle disease
[noun]
a contagious viral infection affecting birds, particularly poultry, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms
myxomatosis
[noun]
a viral disease affecting rabbits, characterized by skin tumors, swelling, and often leading to severe illness and death
murrain
[noun]
a severe and often infectious disease, especially one affecting cattle or other livestock
marburg disease
[noun]
a severe viral fever in humans caused by the Marburg virus, featuring fever, bleeding, and organ failure
loco disease
[noun]
neurological disorder in cattle, sheep, and horses from ingesting toxic plants, causing incoordination and tremors
laminitis
[noun]
an inflammatory condition affecting a horse's hooves, specifically the laminae, causing pain, lameness, and potential hoof structural changes
heaves
[noun]
a chronic respiratory condition in horses due to prolonged exposure to dust, causing coughing and increased respiratory effort
glanders
[noun]
contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Burkholderia mallei, with symptoms like nasal discharge and respiratory distress
furunculosis
[noun]
a bacterial infection in fish causing painful ulcers, often by Aeromonas salmonicida
anaplasmosis
[noun]
tick-borne bacterial disease in cattle causing anemia, jaundice, and decreased milk production
fowl pest
[noun]
highly contagious poultry virus causing respiratory and neurological symptoms with high mortality
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