noun
- small parasitic worms that infest the joints of livestock, particularly sheep and cattle
Usage: veterinary; agricultural
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with jointworms after examining the swollen joints.
- Farmers must monitor their livestock for signs of jointworm infestation.
- The cattle showed lameness due to jointworms in their leg joints.
- Treatment for jointworms requires specific antiparasitic medications.
- Regular deworming helps prevent jointworm infections in grazing animals.