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bluetongue

/ˈbluː.tʌŋ/

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noun

/ˈbluː.tʌŋ/C1formalmedical
  • ruВирусное заболевание, поражающее овец и крупный рогатый скот, передающееся через укусы мошек, характеризующееся лихорадкой и отеком языка.

A viral disease affecting sheep and cattle, transmitted by biting midges, characterized by fever and swelling of the tongue.

uncountable

  1. Viral disease in livestockC1formalmedical

    A non-contagious viral disease affecting sheep, cattle, and other ruminants, transmitted by biting midges, characterized by fever and swelling of the tongue.

    ruВирусное заболевание скота

    • The farmer vaccinated his flock against bluetongue.
    • Bluetongue outbreaks can cause significant economic losses in the livestock industry.
    • The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with bluetongue after observing the symptoms.