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Record 1 2017-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Equipment
DEF

A device consisting of a breech bar that fits across the back of the cow's thighs below the vulva, a long 2 m rod with a ratchet running its length. A small tractor is levered along the ratchet and exerts traction on the calf via obstetric chains fitted to its feet. Has the advantages of a block and tackle but with the mobility of being fixed to the cow.

OBS

A device used to assist in difficult calvings.

Key term(s)
  • foetal extractor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Zootechnie
  • Équipement vétérinaire
DEF

Appareil utilisé pour effectuer une extraction forcée d'un veau lors d'un vêlage difficile, dû généralement à un excès de volume du fœtus ou à l'étroitesse du bassin.

Spanish

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Record 2 2014-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soccer (Europe: Football)
DEF

A tackle executed by a player when approaching an opponent from behind.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soccer (Europe : football)
DEF

Tacle effectué par un joueur qui approche l'adversaire par l'arrière.

OBS

tackle arrière : d'après «tacle» ou «tackle».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fútbol
CONT

En la entrada por detrás se aprovecha el error del adversario, cuando se separa ligeramente el balón y no realiza bien la cobertura del mismo, para llevarnos el balón con la pierna más próxima al adversario. En carrera se utiliza la puntera o planta del pie para prolongar o alejar la trayectoria del balón y el interior para quedarnos con él.

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