Contagious Abortion (Noun)
Meaning
An infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The rancher had to take drastic measures to prevent the spread of contagious abortion among his cattle after several cases were reported.
- Veterinarians recommend that pregnant women avoid contact with sheep and goats during lambing and kidding seasons due to the risk of contracting contagious abortion.
- The farm was quarantined after an outbreak of contagious abortion was detected in the herd, and all affected animals were humanely euthanized.
- Contagious abortion, also known as brucellosis, is a serious zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products.
- After handling an infected animal, the farmer's wife fell ill with symptoms of contagious abortion, and her doctor immediately prescribed antibiotics to prevent further complications.