Livestock Health Terms

noun the bacterium itself

• Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria.
• I heard that anthrax can be really dangerous if not treated properly.
• I ain't messing around with anthrax, that stuff is no joke.
• The spread of rumors in the office was like a silent anthrax, infecting everyone with fear and uncertainty.

adjective meaning weak, feeble, or frail in appearance or stature

• The pindling growth of the economy was a cause for concern among policymakers.
• I noticed the pindling amount of food left in the fridge.
• The party was a total flop, only a pindling number of people showed up.
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were crushed by the pindling support from her family.

noun the buttocks or backside of a person

• The driver failed to maintain a safe distance and rear ended the car in front of them.
• I accidentally rear ended the car in front of me because I was too close.
• I can't believe I rear ended that car, I was so distracted.
• His careless actions could rear end his career if he's not careful.

noun a toxin produced by certain fungi found on agricultural crops such as maize, peanuts, and tree nuts

• Aflatoxin is a potent carcinogen that can be found in contaminated food products.
• I heard aflatoxin can be really harmful if consumed in large amounts.
• Dude, you better watch out for that aflatoxin stuff in your snacks.
• Aflatoxin is like a silent killer lurking in our food supply.