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HOLSTEIN CATTLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-01-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Holstein-Friesian cattle
1, record 1, English, Holstein%2DFriesian%20cattle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Holstein cattle 2, record 1, English, Holstein%20cattle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Holstein-Friesian. These cattle originated in the northern part of the Netherlands. The breed is commonly called Holstein in North America and Friesian in other parts of the world.... Holsteins are easily recognized by their black and white markings and their large size.... Holsteins are famous for their production of large quantities of milk.... they also provide a large amount of meat. 3, record 1, English, - Holstein%2DFriesian%20cattle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Holstein Friesian cattle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bovins Holstein-Friesian
1, record 1, French, bovins%20Holstein%2DFriesian
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bovins Holstein 1, record 1, French, bovins%20Holstein
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système de classification des bovins laitiers basé sur une échelle de pointage. Races : Holstein. 2, record 1, French, - bovins%20Holstein%2DFriesian
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grade of Holstein cattle 1, record 2, English, grade%20of%20Holstein%20cattle
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Holstein cattle grade
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- croisés de race Holstein 1, record 2, French, crois%C3%A9s%20de%20race%20Holstein
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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