noun
- foot-and-mouth disease, a highly contagious viral infection affecting cloven-hoofed animals
Usage: veterinary; from Spanish
Examples
- The outbreak of aftosa forced authorities to quarantine the entire cattle ranch.
- Vaccination programs help prevent the spread of aftosa in livestock populations.
- The veterinarian confirmed that the symptoms indicated aftosa infection.
- Trade restrictions were imposed due to reports of aftosa in the region.
- Farmers must report any suspected cases of aftosa to health officials immediately.