Any of various large waterfowl in the order Anseriformes, especially those of the genera Anser (gray geese) and Branta (black geese). They are larger than ducks but smaller than swans, prefer FRESH WATER, and occur primarily in the northern hemisphere.

Synonyms: Gooses Goose Geese

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diseases in domestic geese: coordinate with POULTRY DISEASES; diseases in wild geese: coordinate with BIRD DISEASES

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