word
Veterinary Quarantine
VET-er-ih-nair-ee KWOR-an-teen
/ˈvetərɪnɛri ˈkwɒrəntiːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
veterinaryquarantine
Dictionary meaning
The enforced isolation or restriction of movement of animals that have been exposed to, or are suspected of carrying, an infectious or contagious disease, in order to prevent its spread to other animals or humans.
Examples
- All imported livestock must undergo a mandatory veterinary quarantine period upon arrival.
- The farm was placed under veterinary quarantine after foot-and-mouth disease was detected.
Synonyms: animal isolation, health embargo
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