scours
Definition
- Noun:
- Diarrhea in livestock: A disease affecting animals, especially young farm animals like calves and piglets, characterized by severe, often watery diarrhea. This condition can lead to dehydration and weight loss.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The veterinarian was called to treat the calf for scours.
- Outbreaks of scours can be a serious problem for cattle farmers.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in veterinary and agricultural contexts. It is often specified by the type of animal affected (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Scour (verb): To clean or polish by rubbing hard. This is a completely different word and meaning from the noun "scours."
- Scouring (noun/verb): The action of cleaning something by vigorous rubbing.
Synonyms
- Diarrhea (more general term for the condition)
- Dysentery (a more severe, often infectious form)
Notes on Meaning
- The noun "scours" is almost exclusively used in the context of animal husbandry. It is not typically used to describe diarrhea in humans.
Noun
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diarrhea in livestock
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