aftosa
/æfˈtoʊsə/
noun
- A highly contagious viral disease of cattle and other hoofed animals, characterized by blisters in the mouth and on the feet; foot-and-mouth disease.
- Aftosa can spread quickly through a herd if not contained.
- The farm was quarantined after an outbreak of aftosa was detected.
- Vaccination programs have helped control aftosa in many countries.