hog cholera

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hog cholera

A highly infectious, often fatal viral disease of swine, characterized by fever, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and exhaustion. Also called African swine fever.

hog cholera

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) the US term for swine fever

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hog cholera - highly infectious virus disease of swine

animal disease - a disease that typically does not affect human beings

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