infectious bovine rhinotracheitis

[ rahy-noh-trey-kee-ahy-tis ]

nounVeterinary Pathology.
  1. an infectious disease of cattle, characterized by inflammation and congestion of the respiratory passages and caused by a herpes virus. Abbreviation: IBR

Origin of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis

1
  • Also called red nose.

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