fowl pest; avian influenza; bird flu
Veterinary term for a highly contagious viral disease of poultry; often used in news and agricultural contexts.
An outbreak of fowl pest occurred at the poultry farm.
Vaccination is important for preventing fowl pest.
Compound of 家禽 (かきん, 'poultry') and ペスト ('pest', from English or German), referring to a devastating poultry disease.