‘Foot-and-mouth disease - which strikes cloven-hoofed animals such as sheep, pigs and cows - is easily spread among afflicted animals and can also become airborne.’
‘The showpiece agricultural event was cancelled two years ago because of the outbreak, and continued restrictions last year led to the absence of cloven-hoofed animals.’
‘Restrictions last year led to the absence of cloven-hoofed animals but this time cattle, sheep and goats are all returning.’
‘Moments before the deed, she sees an image of evil, black against the white snows of winter: a menacing, cloven-hoofed goat.’
‘And he was filled with images of fire and brimstone and a cloven-hoofed man-beast.’
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