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Record 1 2003-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Science
DEF

An implanted substance beneath the skin of animals.

OBS

In chemical caponisation of poultry, pellets of hexoestrol or stilboestrol are implanted; while for increased meat production they are likewise implanted in steers ... and in lambs. Hormone treatment is sometimes carried out by this means ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zootechnie
CONT

Les animaux ont reçu à l'oreille un implant anabolisant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Zootecnia
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