noun
- a respiratory disease in poultry characterized by hoarseness and difficulty breathing
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The chickens showed signs of rouping with their raspy breathing.
- The farmer called the veterinarian when several birds developed rouping.
- Rouping can spread quickly through a flock if not treated promptly.
- The symptoms of rouping include wheezing and nasal discharge.
- Proper ventilation helps prevent rouping in poultry houses.