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HORSE SYSTEM [9 records]

Record 1 2020-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
  • Field Artillery
CONT

In 1859, the British adopted a brigade system and redesignated their companies and troops as batteries with the field and garrison batteries being designated numerically and the horse artillery alphabetically.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
  • Artillerie de campagne
CONT

En 1859, les Britanniques ont adopté un système d'organisation axé sur la brigade et ont restructuré leurs compagnies et leurs troupes en batteries, les batteries de garnison et de campagne étant désignées numériquement et l'artillerie à cheval, de façon alphabétique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • IT Security
DEF

A logic bomb to be activated at a predetermined time.

CONT

Killer programs have names that science-fiction romance reporters love. If the program is set to activate after a certain time, it is called a "time bomb" or, if activated by a given event, it is called a "logic bomb".

CONT

A time bomb waits for a specific date, then erases your hard disk. Murderous when combined with a Trojan horse delivery mechanism. You run a useful program, and the time bomb installs itself into the system on the hard disk. It goes off months later(after you have forgotten which program could have served as the horse).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Bombe logique destinée à être activée à un instant prédéfini.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec "bombe logique".

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cosmetology
CONT

... its primary active constituent, escin, exert several beneficial affects on the circulatory system. HCE is a veinotonic(tonifies the veins) and helps reduce fluid accumulation in the tissues. It has been shown to reduce leg circumference and volume in individuals with excessive fluid accumulation in these tissues. HCE also helps protect blood vessels from damaging free radicals. Products that contain Horse Chestnut Extract : Cream Sensitive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cosmétologie
CONT

L'extrait de marron d'Inde est un des constituants du Complexe Antipollution Exclusif Clarins (Brevet Clarins).

Spanish

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Record 4 2006-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Science
  • Horse Husbandry
OBS

The measurement of ingredients and nutritional value of feed is covered, the basics of metabolism in the horse such as breakdown of carbohydrates, protein and fat. The premises of systems for assessing quality of feed are introduced, the Scandinavian feed unit and the French system of feed assessment for horses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zootechnie
  • Élevage des chevaux
OBS

Unité fourragère correspond à la valeur énergétique nette d'un kilogramme d'orge standard à 870 g de matière sèche par kg, soit 220 Kcal. d'énergie nette pour un cheval à l'entretien.

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Horse Husbandry
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

A horse that suffers exercise-induced bleeding in its respiratory system.

OBS

[Bleeders] might slow abruptly when their breathing is inhibited. The condition can sometimes be controlled with drug Lasix.

OBS

A horse affected by EIPH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Élevage des chevaux
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
OBS

Plutôt que hémorragique.

OBS

Hémogénie : État hémorragique dû à une diminution du nombre des plaquettes sanguines avec absence de rétractibilité du caillot et prolongation du temps de saignement. [...] L'hémogénie de castration du cheval survient de nombreux jours après l'opération; on pense à une affection testiculoprive.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
  • Cría de ganado caballar
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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Record 6 2003-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Committees and Boards (Admin.)
DEF

An appointed body of men and women which governs and polices racing where legislation has been passed to permit use of the pari-mutuels system in connection with horse racing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Comités et commissions (Admin.)

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Games of Chance
DEF

Two or more horses in a race that, for the purpose of making a bet, are treated as one horse because the number of horses in the race exceeds the number that can be dealt with individually by the pari-mutuel system.

OBS

Pari-Mutuel Betting Supervision Regulations.

OBS

Horse racing term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Jeux de hasard
DEF

Deux ou plusieurs chevaux inscrits à une course qui sont considérés comme un seul cheval aux fins d'un pari à cause du fait que le nombre de chevaux participant à la course est supérieur au nombre de chevaux individuels que peut recevoir le système de pari mutuel.

OBS

Règlement sur la surveillance du pari mutuel.

OBS

Terme de courses de chevaux.

Spanish

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Record 8 1988-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
OBS

street cars with the horse system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques

Spanish

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Record 9 1982-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

to administer a drug to (a horse) to increase or decrease speed in a race.

CONT

If a horse is suspected of having been ’doped’, ’got at’, or ’nobbled’, the stewards of the meeting can order a saliva and urine test to be taken, and if the analysis of this shows that there is a drug of some sort in the animal' s system, the matter is referred to the stewards of the Jockey Club, who are empowered to withdraw the trainer's licence if they consider that he is responsible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Administrer une drogue tonique à: (...)

CONT

Les entraîneurs américains (...) ont eu la réputation de "doper" leurs chevaux.

Spanish

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