farcies
/ˈfɑrsiz/
noun
- Plural of farcy; a chronic bacterial disease of horses and other equines, characterized by swelling of the lymph nodes and skin ulcers.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with farcies after noticing the swollen lymph nodes.
- Farmers were advised to quarantine any animal showing signs of farcies.
- Outbreaks of farcies can spread quickly among stabled horses if not treated.