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parturition [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Reproduction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parturition
1, record 1, English, parturition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parturition is defined as the process of giving birth. It occurs at the end of the gestation period, or pregnancy, as it is more commonly called, and it’s a very critical management phase in the production cycle of livestock. 2, record 1, English, - parturition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mise bas
1, record 1, French, mise%20bas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mise-bas 2, record 1, French, mise%2Dbas
correct, feminine noun
- parturition 3, record 1, French, parturition
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expulsion en fin de gestation, par une femelle de mammifère, du ou des jeunes ainsi que des enveloppes fœtales. 2, record 1, French, - mise%20bas
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reproducción de animales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- parto
1, record 1, Spanish, parto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de expeler en tiempo oportuno el feto que tenía concebido una hembra de cualquier especie vivípara. 2, record 1, Spanish, - parto
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Husbandry
- Horse Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- foaling
1, record 2, English, foaling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- parturition 1, record 2, English, parturition
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the value of mares and foals rise, it becomes more desirable to have someone present during foaling, allowing for immediate assistance to both mare and foal if needed. Being present when a mare foals can be more difficult than expected. The mare seems to prefer solitude and quiet during parturition. 2, record 2, English, - foaling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
- Élevage des animaux
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poulinage
1, record 2, French, poulinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- parturition 1, record 2, French, parturition
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
- Cría de ganado
- Cría de ganado caballar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- parición
1, record 2, Spanish, parici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- parto 1, record 2, Spanish, parto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tiempo de parir el ganado. 2, record 2, Spanish, - parici%C3%B3n
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