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Murrain
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瘟疫, 疫病
any severe and often infectious disease, especially one affecting cattle or other livestock
What is "murrain"?
Murrain is an old term that was commonly used to describe various infectious diseases affecting cattle and other livestock. It often referred to widespread sicknesses or epidemics among animals, causing symptoms like fever, weakness, and often leading to death. While the term is less commonly used today, it historically included a range of illnesses, including bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, as well as other conditions affecting livestock health.
Example
The farmer quickly isolated the sick cows to prevent the murrain from spreading.
农民迅速将生病的牛隔离，以防止疫病传播。
Murrain outbreaks in livestock can have significant economic consequences for farmers.
牲畜中的瘟疫爆发可能对农民造成重大经济后果。
