Liver Rot (Noun)
Meaning
A disease of the liver (especially in sheep and cattle) caused by liver flukes and their by-products.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Liver rot was identified as the cause of death in the flock of sheep after the post-mortem examination.
- Veterinarians worked tirelessly to find a cure for the liver rot that was affecting cattle in the region.
- Farmers took measures to prevent liver rot by providing clean water and minimizing the presence of liver flukes.
- A new study focused on the impact of liver rot on livestock and the resulting economic losses.
- Researchers developed a treatment plan to combat liver rot and its devastating effects on the sheep population.