infectious bovine rhinotracheitis

noun

: a disease of cattle caused by a herpesvirus (Varicellovirus bovinealpha1) and characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the nasal cavities and trachea

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“Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/infectious%20bovine%20rhinotracheitis. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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