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CROSS-FOSTERING [2 records]

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Record 1 2018-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Behaviour
CONT

In cross-fostering, young or eggs of one species are placed with or under the care of breeding pairs of another species.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement animal
CONT

L'adoption interspécifique se distingue de l'adoption simple ou intraspécifique par le fait que les jeunes ou les œufs d'une espèce sont confiés à un couple d'une autre espèce.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pig Raising
OBS

As soon as a litter is born, weaker piglets can be separated from the stronger ones. By cross-fostering them, the producer can balance up the litters, so ensuring that competition for tits is evened out.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des porcs

Spanish

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