Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gid
Noun
/ɡɪd/
Definition
A contagious disease of sheep and goats, caused by a parasite that can affect the brain and lead to neurological symptoms.
Examples
- The farmer noticed signs of gid in his flock after they grazed in the infected pasture.
- Veterinarians recommend regular check-ups to prevent the spread of gid among livestock.
Meaning
Gid refers to a specific condition related to a brain infection in livestock, particularly affecting sheep and goats.
Synonyms
- Brain disease
- Sheep gid
- Coenurosis
