hog cholera; swine fever
Veterinary term for a viral disease of pigs. The older term 豚コレラ is also used.
See also: 豚コレラ
At the farm where an outbreak of swine fever was confirmed, measures were taken to prevent the spread of infection.
Compound of 豚 (buta, 'pig') and 熱 (netsu, 'fever'), referring to the febrile nature of the disease.