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HOLDING PEN [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Housing Facilities
- Milking Equipment (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- holding area
1, record 1, English, holding%20area
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- holding pen 2, record 1, English, holding%20pen
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area in which [animals] congregate prior to entering a milking parlor to be milked. 2, record 1, English, - holding%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Logement des animaux d'élevage
- Traite mécanique (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aire d'attente
1, record 1, French, aire%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- parc d'attente 2, record 1, French, parc%20d%27attente
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avant le parc d'attente, une porte intelligente trie les animaux afin d'éviter les visites inutiles dans la station de traite. 2, record 1, French, - aire%20d%27attente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alojamiento de los animales de cría
- Ordeñadora mecánica (Agricultura)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- corral de espera
1, record 1, Spanish, corral%20de%20espera
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El manejo de las vacas en los corrales de espera de las lecherías hace ya tiempo que dejó de ser un tema menor. 1, record 1, Spanish, - corral%20de%20espera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- holding facility
1, record 2, English, holding%20facility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is suspected by the salmon farming industry that low oxygen levels in sea pen broodstock holding facilities may be adversely affecting the maturation process and causing poor egg quality and larval abnormalities. 2, record 2, English, - holding%20facility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- installation de stabulation
1, record 2, French, installation%20de%20stabulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- installation de parcage 2, record 2, French, installation%20de%20parcage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'industrie salmonicole a des raisons de croire que les faibles teneurs en oxygène dans les installations de stabulation de géniteurs en cage peuvent avoir des effets néfastes sur le processus de maturation et donner lieu à des œufs de mauvaise qualité et à des anomalies chez les larves. 1, record 2, French, - installation%20de%20stabulation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pen culture
1, record 3, English, pen%20culture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pen rearing 2, record 3, English, pen%20rearing
correct
- pen farming 3, record 3, English, pen%20farming
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both cage and pen culture are types of enclosure culture, and involve holding organisms captive within an enclosed space whilst maintaining a free exchange of water. The two methods, however, are distinct from one another. A cage is totally enclosed on all, or all but the top, sides by mesh or netting, whereas in pen culture the bottom of the enclosure is formed by the lake or sea bottom... 3, record 3, English, - pen%20culture
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- culture en enclos
1, record 3, French, culture%20en%20enclos
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- élevage en enclos 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9levage%20en%20enclos
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La culture en cage et la culture en enclos sont toutes les deux des genres de pisciculture en enceinte et demandent que l'organisme soit retenu captif dans un espace clôturé tout en maintenant un échange d'eau permanent. Cependant les deux méthodes sont distinctes l'une de l'autre. Une cage est totalement fermée par des rets ou par un filet, la partie supérieure pouvant, cependant, dans certains cas, rester libre. Dans la culture en enclos, par contre, le fond de l'enclos est formé par le fond du lac ou de la mer où repose l'enclos […] 3, record 3, French, - culture%20en%20enclos
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cría en cercado
1, record 3, Spanish, cr%C3%ADa%20en%20cercado
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- acuicultura en cercado 1, record 3, Spanish, acuicultura%20en%20cercado
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Animal Housing Facilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cage culture
1, record 4, English, cage%20culture
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cage rearing 2, record 4, English, cage%20rearing
correct
- cage farming 3, record 4, English, cage%20farming
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is some confusion concerning the terms "cage culture" and "pen culture" in fish farming.... Both cage and pen culture are types of enclosure culture, and involve holding organisms captive within an enclosed space whilst maintaining a free exchange of water. The two methods, however, are distinct from one another. A cage is totally enclosed on all, or all but the top, sides by mesh or netting, whereas in pen culture the bottom of the enclosure is formed by the lake or sea bottom... 4, record 4, English, - cage%20culture
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Logement des animaux d'élevage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- élevage en cage
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9levage%20en%20cage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- élevage en cages 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9levage%20en%20cages
correct, masculine noun
- culture en cages 3, record 4, French, culture%20en%20cages
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La culture en cage et la culture en enclos sont toutes les deux des genres de pisciculture en enceinte et demandent que l'organisme soit retenu captif dans un espace clôturé tout en maintenant un échange d'eau permanent. Cependant les deux méthodes sont distinctes l'une de l'autre. Une cage est totalement fermée par des rets ou par un filet, la partie supérieure pouvant, cependant, dans certains cas, rester libre. Dans la culture en enclos, par contre, le fond de l'enclos est formé par le fond du lac ou de la mer où repose l'enclos. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9levage%20en%20cage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
- Alojamiento de los animales de cría
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cultivo en jaulas
1, record 4, Spanish, cultivo%20en%20jaulas
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- piscicultura en recintos de red 2, record 4, Spanish, piscicultura%20en%20recintos%20de%20red
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-07-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- penholder grip
1, record 5, English, penholder%20grip
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- penhold grip 2, record 5, English, penhold%20grip
correct
- penhold 3, record 5, English, penhold
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A popular method of gripping the racquet that resembles holding a pen. 3, record 5, English, - penholder%20grip
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In table tennis. 4, record 5, English, - penholder%20grip
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prise porte-plume
1, record 5, French, prise%20porte%2Dplume
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prise répandue par laquelle on tient la raquette comme un crayon. 2, record 5, French, - prise%20porte%2Dplume
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En tennis de table. 3, record 5, French, - prise%20porte%2Dplume
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lapicero
1, record 5, Spanish, lapicero
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- estilo lapicero 2, record 5, Spanish, estilo%20lapicero
correct, masculine noun
- agarre oriental 3, record 5, Spanish, agarre%20oriental
correct, masculine noun
- oriental 4, record 5, Spanish, oriental
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Popular método para agarrar la [raqueta] que se parece a la forma de agarrar un lapicero. 2, record 5, Spanish, - lapicero
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lapicero. Esta forma de tomar la raqueta permite sacar con más potencia y atacar con efectividad. 5, record 5, Spanish, - lapicero
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En tenis de mesa. 6, record 5, Spanish, - lapicero
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-06-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- condemned product
1, record 6, English, condemned%20product
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes carcasses and portions of carcasses which upon inspection or reinspection are found to be affected by disease or an abnormal condition that renders them unfit for human food; as well as animals condemned on ante mortem inspection, animals that died en route to the registered slaughter establishment and animals that died in the yard or a livestock holding pen of the registered slaughter establishment. 1, record 6, English, - condemned%20product
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Salubrité alimentaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- produit condamné
1, record 6, French, produit%20condamn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comprend les carcasses et les morceaux de carcasses qui ont été déclarés, à l'inspection ou à la réinspection, comme étant touchés par une maladie ou par toute autre anomalie, qui les rend impropres à la consommation humaine; comprend aussi les animaux condamnés lors de l'inspection ante mortem, les animaux qui sont morts dans le transport vers l'établissement d'abattage, et les animaux qui sont morts dans la cour ou dans les parcs d'attente du bétail de l'établissement d'abattage agréé. 2, record 6, French, - produit%20condamn%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Housing Facilities
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- holding pen
1, record 7, English, holding%20pen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small pen close to the yards, sheds, etc., in which animals are restrained but not fed. 2, record 7, English, - holding%20pen
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not quite the same as the slaughterhouse holding pen. 3, record 7, English, - holding%20pen
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Logement des animaux d'élevage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- parc d'attente
1, record 7, French, parc%20d%27attente
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur l'exploitation d'élevage, parc utilisé pour le groupage et le traitement des animaux. 1, record 7, French, - parc%20d%27attente
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne correspond pas tout à fait aux enclos d'attente destinés aux animaux en attente d'abattage. 2, record 7, French, - parc%20d%27attente
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-05-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- holding pen
1, record 8, English, holding%20pen
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A paved enclosure where a day’s kill of animals is kept awaiting slaughter. 1, record 8, English, - holding%20pen
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not quite the same as the small holding pen located on the farm or ranch. 2, record 8, English, - holding%20pen
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- parc d'attente
1, record 8, French, parc%20d%27attente
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- enclos d'attente 2, record 8, French, enclos%20d%27attente
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les parcs d'attente destinés aux animaux en attente d'abattage devront être suffisamment ventilés et ne pas être encombrés. 1, record 8, French, - parc%20d%27attente
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne correspond pas tout à fait au parc d'attente qu'on trouve sur l'exploitation d'élevage. 3, record 8, French, - parc%20d%27attente
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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