TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

OVARIECTOMY [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
OBS

Spaying a mare(ovariectomy) means removing her ovaries so she no longer comes into heat and has a more mellow attitude, like a gelding. An ovariectomy can be done standing(under sedation and local anesthesia) through a flank approach or a vaginal approach.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: