Blind Staggers (Noun)
Meaning
A disease of the central nervous system affecting especially horses and cattle; characterized by an unsteady swaying gait and frequent falling.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The farm veterinarian was called to diagnose the cause of the blind staggers afflicting several of the cattle in the local herd.
- After conducting several tests, the animal hospital confirmed that the symptoms were indeed caused by blind staggers.
- Disease prevention measures were put in place to minimize the risk of blind staggers spreading to other farms in the area.
- A clinical trial was held to test a new treatment for blind staggers affecting livestock.
- Local farmers took steps to prevent water pollution to minimize the risk of their livestock contracting blind staggers.