CEFR C1

equine influenza

noun

Meaning

A highly contagious respiratory disease affecting horses, characterized by fever, coughing, and nasal discharge.

Examples

Veterinarians recommend annual vaccination to protect horses against equine influenza.
Outbreaks of equine influenza can cause significant disruption to horse racing and equestrian events.

Synonyms: horse flu, equine respiratory disease

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equine influenza (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈiːkwaɪn ˌɪnfluˈɛnzə

Definition

A highly contagious respiratory disease affecting horses, characterized by fever, coughing, and nasal discharge.

Examples

Veterinarians recommend annual vaccination to protect horses against equine influenza.
Outbreaks of equine influenza can cause significant disruption to horse racing and equestrian events.

How to Use equine influenza

equine influenza vaccine (collocation): The preventative injection for the virus. — "The horse's passport must show a current equine influenza vaccine."

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