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GENCOR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Genetics
- Animal Reproduction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- EastGen
1, record 1, English, EastGen
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EastGen offers a complete line-up of dairy, beef and goat genetics as well as advanced reproductive solutions to over 8,500 members in Ontario, New Brunswick, PEI [Prince Edward Island] and Newfoundland & Labrador. 2, record 1, English, - EastGen
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
EastGen represents an amalgamation of Eastern Breeders Inc.(founded in 1947) and Gencor(founded in 1996). Backed by the strength of this proud heritage, EastGen is firmly focused on delivering customized genetic solutions and value-added services. 2, record 1, English, - EastGen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Génétique
- Reproduction des animaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- EastGen
1, record 1, French, EastGen
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Animal Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Eastern Breeders Inc.
1, record 2, English, Eastern%20Breeders%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EBI 2, record 2, English, EBI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a non-profit, farmer-owned bovine artificial insemination (AI) corporation that [was] active in Eastern Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. 3, record 2, English, - Eastern%20Breeders%20Inc%2E
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Eastern Breeders Inc. merged with Gencor in 2011 to form EastGen. 4, record 2, English, - Eastern%20Breeders%20Inc%2E
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Eastern Breeders
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Élevage des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Eastern Breeders Inc.
1, record 2, French, Eastern%20Breeders%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EBI 2, record 2, French, EBI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Eastern Breeders
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Animal Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Gencor
1, record 3, English, Gencor
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Western Ontario Breeders Inc. 2, record 3, English, Western%20Ontario%20Breeders%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gencor merged with Eastern Breeders Inc. in 2011 to form EastGen. 3, record 3, English, - Gencor
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Western Ontario Breeders
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Élevage des animaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Gencor
1, record 3, French, Gencor
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Western Ontario Breeders Inc. 2, record 3, French, Western%20Ontario%20Breeders%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Western Ontario Breeders
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Investment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mining house
1, record 4, English, mining%20house
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mining company 2, record 4, English, mining%20company
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mining industry in South Africa has seen significant restructuring and changes since the early 90's with the traditional "big six" mining houses-Anglo American/De Beers, Gencor/Billiton, Goldfields, JCI, Anglovaal and Rand Mines-being restructured and extending their global presence. These companies traditionally controlled gold, platinum, chrome, coal and base metal production in South Africa. 1, record 4, English, - mining%20house
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Today more than three-quarters of Canadian mineral production originates from fewer than one-quarter of Canada’s mining companies. 3, record 4, English, - mining%20house
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Investissements et placements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- société minière
1, record 4, French, soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- compagnie minière 2, record 4, French, compagnie%20mini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- maison minière 3, record 4, French, maison%20mini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les sociétés minières s'appuient [...] sur les syndicats pour obtenir des réformes qu'elles jugent indispensables dans la législation de l'apartheid. [...] Les dirigeants de l'Anglo American ont condamné ces textes qui «empêchent [...] les personnes de couleur d'accéder au système de la libre entreprise et de participer à ses bénéfices [...]» Cette nouvelle manière de voir n'est pas partagée par toutes les compagnies [...] En 1985, les principales compagnies d'or étaient l'Anglo American Company [...], Gold Fields [...], Gencor [...], Rand Mines, JCI [...] et Anglovaal [...] 4, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] il devient le premier Noir à prendre le contrôle de [JCI,] la légendaire maison minière d'Afrique du Sud. Cette pionnière du «Rand», la région aurifère, fut fondée en 1888 par Barney Barnato, déjà enrichi par le diamant de Kimberley, qui acheta tous les terrains nécessaires pour bâtir la ville de Johannesburg. 3, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
De nos jours, plus des trois quarts de la production minière canadienne sont attribuables à moins d'un quart des sociétés minières de notre pays. 5, record 4, French, - soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20mini%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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