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Rinderpest (Noun)

Meaning

An acute infectious viral disease of cattle (usually fatal); characterized by fever and diarrhea and inflammation of mucous membranes.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The outbreak of rinderpest in the 19th century led to the deaths of approximately 90% of East Africa's cattle population.
  • Veterinarians have been working to eradicate rinderpest, a highly contagious disease that affects livestock worldwide.
  • After infecting millions of animals, rinderpest caused severe economic damage and food shortages in many countries.
  • Rinderpest is often spread by coming into contact with contaminated animal tissue or infected livestock.
  • Once a major threat to the global cattle population, rinderpest was officially declared eradicated by the global veterinary community in 2011.

Synonyms

  • Cattle Plague
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