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Record 1 2006-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

The height of a horse (unless otherwise stated) is measured "at withers": from the ground to the top of the withers.

Key term(s)
  • wither height

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Élevage des chevaux
DEF

Mesure habituelle de la taille d'un cheval, se mesure en mains ou en mètres, du sol au sommet du garrot.

Key term(s)
  • hauteur au garrot

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Anatomía animal
  • Cría de ganado caballar
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