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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

a rare bacterial infection that can occur in humans and animals, caused by Actinomyces bacteria, usually affecting the face and neck areas

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anbury

a type of soft, spongy tumor that commonly occurs in horses and oxen, caused by an infection with a bacterium called Actinomyces bovis

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anthrax

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

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canker

a condition in horses where a type of bacterial infection affects the hoof, leading to inflammation, erosion, and discharge

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cowpox

a viral infection in cows that can be transmitted to humans, historically used in developing the smallpox vaccine

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distemper

a contagious viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, causing respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms

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blackleg

a bacterial disease, typically affecting young cattle and sheep, characterized by sudden death, fever, and severe muscle inflammation

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bots

the larval stage of certain flies that infest mammals like horses and cattle, causing health problems

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braxy

a disease of sheep or cattle, characterized by inflammation of the abomasum and often resulting in sudden death

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brucellosis

a bacterial infection usually transmitted to humans from animals, commonly through unpasteurized dairy products or direct contact with infected animals

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Bovine spongiform encephalopathy

a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well

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bull nose

cattle and pigs condition with facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge due to injury and Fusobacterium necrophorum infection

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warble

a parasitic infestation in cattle caused by the larvae of certain flies that burrow under the skin, creating lumps or nodules

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trembles

a condition in livestock caused by eating toxic plants, resulting in trembling and muscle weakness

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toe crack

a split in the front part of a horse's hoof, often caused by dry conditions or uneven growth

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Texas fever

an infectious disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia bovis, transmitted by ticks, leading to symptoms such as fever, anemia, and jaundice

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sweating sickness

an acute and highly contagious disease, characterized by rapid onset, fever, and profuse sweating

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swamp fever

an infectious disease in horses transmitted by bloodsucking insects, causing fever and anemia

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strangles

a contagious horse disease with fever, difficulty swallowing, and throat abscesses

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staggers

a neurological disorder in livestock, such as cattle and sheep, characterized by unsteady movements and loss of coordination

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spavin

a degenerative condition in horses affecting the hock joint, resulting in inflammation, lameness, and swelling

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scrapie

an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep

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sand crack

a split in a horse's hoof, often caused by debris like sand, potentially leading to lameness

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rinderpest

highly contagious viral cattle disease eradicated worldwide in 2011, causing fever and oral lesions

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red water

a condition in cattle, caused by tick-transmitted parasites, leading to fever and red urine

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quarter crack

vertical hoof split on the quarter, often due to trauma, improper balance, or inadequate care

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Pullorum disease

a bacterial infection in chicks and young poultry, caused by Salmonella Pullorum, leading to high mortality and reproductive issues

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psittacosis

an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria that can be transmitted from birds to humans

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pityriasis

a skin condition in animals, characterized by the formation of fine, flaky scales on the skin's surface

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pip

a small swelling or blister, often found on the skin of animals, indicating the presence of a parasitic infection or an insect bite

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pinkeye

an inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye and inner eyelid, causing redness and discomfort

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ornithosis

a respiratory infection, often affecting birds, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci

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newcastle disease

a contagious viral infection affecting birds, particularly poultry, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms

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myxomatosis

a viral disease affecting rabbits, characterized by skin tumors, swelling, and often leading to severe illness and death

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murrain

any severe and often infectious disease, especially one affecting cattle or other livestock

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moon blindness

a painful and recurring eye inflammation that affects horses

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marburg disease

a severe viral fever in humans caused by the Marburg virus, featuring fever, bleeding, and organ failure

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loco disease

neurological disorder in cattle, sheep, and horses from ingesting toxic plants, causing incoordination and tremors

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laminitis

an inflammatory condition affecting a horse's hooves, specifically the laminae, causing pain, lameness, and potential hoof structural changes

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heaves

a chronic respiratory condition in horses due to prolonged exposure to dust, causing coughing and increased respiratory effort

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glanders

contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Burkholderia mallei, with symptoms like nasal discharge and respiratory distress

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furunculosis

a bacterial infection in fish causing painful ulcers, often by Aeromonas salmonicida

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anaplasmosis

tick-borne bacterial disease in cattle causing anemia, jaundice, and decreased milk production

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fowl pest

highly contagious poultry virus causing respiratory and neurological symptoms with high mortality

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foot-and-mouth disease

a contagious viral disease in cloven-hoofed animals, causing fever, mouth, and foot blisters, leading to economic losses

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mad cow disease

a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well

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