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STATURE [2 records]

Record 1 2024-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Hygiene and Health
DEF

The distance from the sole to the crown of the head with body standing on a flat surface and fully extended.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Hygiène et santé

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Science
CONT

Frame size is especially important if you are raising your animals for market. Cattle with a small frame size will finish at a light weight, while cattle with a large frame will generally finish at a heavier weight because they can carry more flesh over a large skeleton.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zootechnie
CONT

[...] les taureaux font également l'objet d'une sélection pour la stature afin d'obtenir des animaux de taille moyenne, donc moins coûteux à garder.

Spanish

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