noun
- plural of aftosa; foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks or cases
Usage: veterinary; Spanish loanword
Examples
- The veterinarian reported several aftosas in the cattle herd.
- Border controls were tightened due to aftosas outbreaks in neighboring countries.
- Farmers were concerned about the spread of aftosas to their livestock.
- The ministry issued warnings about potential aftosas transmission.
- Vaccination programs help prevent aftosas in agricultural regions.