1. Plural of epizooty; widespread outbreaks of disease affecting animals in a particular region or population.
Usage: technical; veterinary; plural form

Examples

• The region experienced several epizooties of foot-and-mouth disease over the past decade.
• Veterinarians tracked multiple epizooties affecting livestock across the country.
• Climate change has contributed to increased epizooties in wild animal populations.
• The farm implemented strict quarantine measures to prevent epizooties from spreading.
• Historical records document numerous epizooties that devastated cattle herds in the 19th century.