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SIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Animal Husbandry
DEF

The male parent of an animal and especially of a domesticated mammal or bird.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Élevage des animaux
DEF

Animal mâle destiné à la reproduction.

CONT

Un reproducteur sert en moyenne pour 7 000 à 8 000 vaches par an et peut féconder 50 000 à 70 000 vaches pendant sa vie sexuelle.

OBS

Par exemple bélier, verrat, taureau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reproducción de animales
  • Cría de ganado
DEF

Animal macho que se destina a la reproducción.

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