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MATURE CHICKEN [4 records]

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Record 1 2018-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Poultry Production
  • Veterinary Medicine
DEF

Salmonellosis of the chicken and less commonly of other birds that is caused by infection with a bacterium(Salmonella pullorum) transmitted both through the egg and from chick to chick, that is highly fatal in the young and is marked by weakness, lassitude, lack of appetite, and commonly by white or yellowish diarrhea, and that is frequently symptomless in mature birds but persists as an infection in the ovary resulting in lowered egg production and infertility and passing of the infection to the next generation.

OBS

The terms "bacillary white diarrhea" and "white diarrhea of chicks" are used when speaking of young birds only.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Élevage des volailles
  • Médecine vétérinaire
DEF

[Maladie] due à une Bactérie, Salmonella gallinarum pullorum, transmise souvent à leurs œufs par les poules guéries. La mortalité commence dans l'œuf et continue dans les premiers jours de la vie. C'est une maladie meurtrière. La prophylaxie repose sur le sacrifice des sujets atteints, après diagnostic établi par un examen de leur sang. [...] Traitement possible des poussins malades par addition d'antibiotiques ou de sulfamides à la ration alimentaire.

OBS

Le terme «diarrhée blanche des poussins» n'est employé que lorsqu'il s'agit de poussins.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
  • Cría de aves
  • Medicina veterinaria
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Record 2 2017-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Poultry Production
  • Regulations and Standards (Food)
DEF

... a mature female bird of the species Gallus domesticus that does not have flexible cartilage at the posterior end of the breast or keel bone, tender meat or soft skin of smooth texture ...

OBS

mature chicken : not to be confused with "mature chicken" where "mature" qualifies a chicken that is able to reproduce.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des volailles
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
DEF

Volaille femelle adulte de l'espèce Gallus domesticus dont l'extrémité postérieure cartilagineuse du bréchet n'est pas flexible, dont la chair n'est pas tendre et dont la peau n'est ni souple ni de texture lisse.

OBS

poulet adulte : ne pas confondre avec «poulet adulte» où «adulte» qualifie un poulet capable de se reproduire.

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Birds
CONT

Guinea fowl are game birds, thought to have originated in Guinea, West Africa, and are considered choice eating in France and Italy. They were brought to the New World by colonists and used for food. Because of their loud squawk, they were also valued as watch animals. Guineau fowl have a slightly gamey flavor.

CONT

Guinea fowl, also known as pintade, faraona or African pheasant used to be a wild bird; it is now mostly farm-raised. With striking white spots on its gray feathers, a mature Guinea fowl will be similar in size to a pheasant, slightly smaller than a chicken.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oiseaux
DEF

Oiseau originaire d'Afrique, de la taille de la poule, au plumage sombre semé de taches claires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aves
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Record 4 2002-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meats and Meat Industries
  • Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
DEF

A matured female chicken of any of the heavy breeds which is too mature for roasting.

OBS

Usually spent layer sold for meat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
  • Plats cuisinés
OBS

Généralement une poule de réforme envoyée à l'abattage.

Spanish

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