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SHEEP SHEARS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sheep Raising
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mulesing
1, record 1, English, mulesing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mules operation 2, record 1, English, mules%20operation
correct
- mulesing operation 3, record 1, English, mulesing%20operation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mules operation, or mulesing, was developed by JHW Mules in 1929 to aid in the control of blowfly strike in the breech or crutch of sheep. It is a surgical procedure performed on lambs at marking time where the skin folds around the breech area are removed by mulesing shears or a knife. 2, record 1, English, - mulesing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des ovins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mulesing
1, record 1, French, mulesing
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le mulesing, un procédé controversé qui consiste à retirer une partie de la peau périanale des agneaux. La laine ne pousse pas sur la peau cicatrisée. Cette mutilation vise à prévenir les infections liées aux larves parasites qui sont attirées par la laine souillée d'excréments et d'urine. 2, record 1, French, - mulesing
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado ovino
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pelado perianal
1, record 1, Spanish, pelado%20perianal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- recorte perianal 1, record 1, Spanish, recorte%20perianal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El pelado o recorte perianal consiste en cortar la lana húmeda que rodea la cola y el ano de la oveja. La lana húmeda y sucia atrae a las moscas, en especial el moscón azul (de color verde brillante o azul). Las moscas depositan los huevos en la lana y en uno o dos días de incubación nacen las larvas que barrenan la piel y se alimentan de la carne de la oveja. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pelado%20perianal
Record 2 - external organization data 2017-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sheep shears
1, record 2, English, sheep%20shears
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sheep shears : an item in the "Animal Husbandry Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - sheep%20shears
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forces
1, record 2, French, forces
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tondeuse à moutons 1, record 2, French, tondeuse%20%C3%A0%20moutons
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forces; tondeuse à moutons : objets de la classe «Outils et équipement d’élevage d’animaux» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - forces
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Sheep Raising
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sheep shears 1, record 3, English, sheep%20shears
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Élevage des ovins
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tondeuse à moutons
1, record 3, French, tondeuse%20%C3%A0%20moutons
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-12-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sheep Raising
- Hand Tools
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sheep shears
1, record 4, English, sheep%20shears
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shears with broad flat blades forming the two ends of an elastic steel bow by means of which they open automatically when released from the closing pressure of the hand. 1, record 4, English, - sheep%20shears
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des ovins
- Outillage à main
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- forces
1, record 4, French, forces
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grands ciseaux destinés à tondre les moutons. 1, record 4, French, - forces
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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