fowl cholera

American  

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. a specific, acute, diarrheal disease of fowls, especially chickens, caused by a bacterium, Pasteurella multocida.

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fowl cholera British  

noun

1. vet science a contagious disease of poultry and other fowl, usually resulting in sudden death; caused by the organism Pasteurella multocida

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Etymology

Origin of fowl cholera

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The disease was first identified in Italy in the late 19th century and was initially referred to as “fowl plague,” as it was confused with a form of fowl cholera.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2024

In 1878, he succeeded in identifying and culturing the bacterium that caused the avian disease fowl cholera.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2022

Owner Peter Stone says he thinks a fox carrying the bacteria— fowl cholera —sneaked into one of the barns, killing some turkeys and infecting the rest.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2016

Owner Peter Stone says he thinks a fox carrying the bacteria- fowl cholera -snuck into one of the barns, killing some turkeys and infecting the rest.

From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2016

This is a disease similar to fowl cholera and may attack either young or mature geese.

From Ducks and Geese by Lamon, Harry M.