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ANIMAL-UNIT CONVERSION FACTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Farm Management and Policy
DEF

A numerical figure that allows conversion from one kind or category of animal to another, or to an animal unit, e.g. 1 breeding cow or bull ...

OBS

While satisfactory in respect of the amount of forage required to maintain an animal, it may have no application in determining stocking for range use for particular kinds or categories.

Key term(s)
  • animal unit conversion factor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des animaux
  • Gestion et politique agricole

Spanish

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