noun
- an epidemic disease affecting animals; a widespread outbreak of disease in a population of animals
Usage: veterinary term; also spelled epizoöty
Examples
- The farm experienced an epizooty that affected the cattle herd.
- Veterinarians worked to contain the epizooty spreading through the region.
- An epizooty of avian flu threatened poultry production.
- The epizooty required quarantine measures to prevent further transmission.
- Wildlife officials monitored the epizooty affecting the deer population.