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Record 1 1992-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Husbandry
DEF

The transfer of young from one dam to another, usually to equalize numbers in litters of approximately the same age.

OBS

Commonly practised in rearing piglets and calves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des animaux
OBS

Type d'allaitement où les veaux tètent indifféremment plusieurs vaches et les vaches acceptent plusieurs veaux même s'ils ne sont pas à elles.

Spanish

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