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

Ex: The dentist identified a case actinomycosis when examining the patient 's oral health .
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cowpox
[noun]

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

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distemper
[noun]

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

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

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bull nose
[noun]

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

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warble
[noun]

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

Ex: Farmers use methods to prevent flies and reduce the risk warbles.
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trembles
[noun]

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

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toe crack
[noun]

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

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

Ex: Sweating sickness had a significant impact , causing fear and social disruption .
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an infectious disease in horses transmitted by bloodsucking insects, causing fever and anemia

Ex: Controlling insects is vital in swamp fever transmission .
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strangles
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a contagious horse disease with fever, difficulty swallowing, and throat abscesses

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

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

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

Ex: sand cracks may lead to lameness in horses .
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highly contagious viral cattle disease eradicated worldwide in 2011, causing fever and oral lesions

Ex: Strict quarantine measures rinderpest transmission between cattle herds .
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red water
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a condition in cattle, caused by tick-transmitted parasites, leading to fever and red urine

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

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

Ex: High mortality is common Pullorum disease outbreaks in young poultry .
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an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria that can be transmitted from birds to humans

Ex: Regular check-ups are recommended for individuals working closely with birds to psittacosis early .
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a skin condition in animals, characterized by the formation of fine, flaky scales on the skin's surface

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pip
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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
[noun]

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

Ex: The zookeepers implemented a hygiene protocol to minimize the risk pinkeye in the aviary birds .
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a respiratory infection, often affecting birds, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci

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

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

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murrain
[noun]

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

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a painful and recurring eye inflammation that affects horses

Ex: Preventive measures like reducing exposure to flies can help moon blindness.
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neurological disorder in cattle, sheep, and horses from ingesting toxic plants, causing incoordination and tremors

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laminitis
[noun]

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

Ex: Certain horse breeds or individuals may be more susceptible to laminitis.
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heaves
[noun]

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

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glanders
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: Vaccination is used to anaplasmosis in regions with prevalence .
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fowl pest
[noun]

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

Ex: Veterinary intervention is needed for diagnosing and fowl pest cases .
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a contagious viral disease in cloven-hoofed animals, causing fever, mouth, and foot blisters, leading to economic losses

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