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WHITE HORSES [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Horse Husbandry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- visible white sclera
1, record 1, English, visible%20white%20sclera
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All horses have sclera but the Appaloosa's is white and usually more readily visible than other breeds. All horses can show white around the eye if it is rolled back, up or down or if the eyelid is lifted. Readily visible white sclera is a distinctive Appaloosa characteristic... 2, record 1, English, - visible%20white%20sclera
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- œil cerclé de blanc
1, record 1, French, %26oelig%3Bil%20cercl%C3%A9%20de%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
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 2011-12-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trembles
1, record 2, English, %20trembles
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- milk sickness 2, record 2, English, milk%20sickness
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poisoning of domestic animals, especially cattle and sheep, caused by eating white snakeroot or rayless goldenrod and characterized by muscular tremors and weakening. 2, record 2, English, - %20trembles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several types of herbivorous livestock have […] been poisoned by ingesting white snakeroot, resulting in a disease called trembles. Cattle, goats, horses, sheep, and swine have shown toxic reactions. Suckling animals can develop milk sickness as well. Trembles was more of a problem in the past, before the increased use of herbicides and prepared feeds. 3, record 2, English, - %20trembles
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tremblements
1, record 2, French, tremblements
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs types de bétail herbivore se sont […] empoisonnés en mangeant de l'eupatoire rugueuse et ont été atteints de tremblements (la maladie appelée trembles en anglais). Des bovins, des chèvres, des chevaux, des moutons et des porcs ont eu des symptômes d'intoxication. Les animaux non sevrés peuvent également être touchés. Ce type d'intoxication était plus fréquent autrefois, avant l'emploi généralisé des herbicides et des aliments préparés. 1, record 2, French, - tremblements
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- temblores
1, record 2, Spanish, temblores
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- enfermedad de la leche 2, record 2, Spanish, enfermedad%20de%20la%20leche
correct, feminine noun
- agitaciones 1, record 2, Spanish, agitaciones
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reacción tóxica experimentada por el ganado vacuno que ha comido serpentaria blanca o solídago, hierbas del pasto que contienen tremetona, una cetona. 2, record 2, Spanish, - temblores
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El producto químico tóxico se elimina en la leche de las vacas causando malestar en los seres humanos que beben la leche. 2, record 2, Spanish, - temblores
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aminophylline
1, record 3, English, aminophylline
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- theophylline ethylenediamine 2, record 3, English, theophylline%20ethylenediamine
correct
- theophyllamine 2, record 3, English, theophyllamine
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a dihydrate, white or slightly yellowish granules or powder with a slight ammoniacal odor and bitter taste which is used as a bronchodilator and, in veterinary use, as a smooth muscle relaxant, for heaves in horses and as a diuretic in dogs with congestive heart failure. 3, record 3, English, - aminophylline
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C16H24N10O4 4, record 3, English, - aminophylline
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aminophylline
1, record 3, French, aminophylline
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- théophylline éthylènediamine 2, record 3, French, th%C3%A9ophylline%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nediamine
correct, feminine noun
- théophyllamine 3, record 3, French, th%C3%A9ophyllamine
correct, feminine noun
- théophyllinate d'éthylènediamine 3, record 3, French, th%C3%A9ophyllinate%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nediamine
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit chimique utilisé comme diurétique, tonicardiaque, vasodilatateur coronaire. 4, record 3, French, - aminophylline
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C16H24N10O4 4, record 3, French, - aminophylline
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aminofilina
1, record 3, Spanish, aminofilina
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C16H24N10O4 2, record 3, Spanish, - aminofilina
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- whitecap
1, record 4, English, whitecap
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- white horse 2, record 4, English, white%20horse
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wave that is blown by the wind so its crest is broken and appears white. 3, record 4, English, - whitecap
Record 4, Key term(s)
- whitecaps
- white cap
- white caps
- white horses
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- moutons
1, record 4, French, moutons
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- crête d'écume blanche 2, record 4, French, cr%C3%AAte%20d%27%C3%A9cume%20blanche
correct, feminine noun
- vague à crête blanche 3, record 4, French, vague%20%C3%A0%20cr%C3%AAte%20blanche
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crête de vague qui, bien que cette vague se propage en profondeur relativement grande, devient instable et se brise (en se couvrant d'écume blanche). 4, record 4, French, - moutons
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les moutons apparaissent par petite brise [vent de force 3] et s'étendent à mesure que le vent fraîchit. 5, record 4, French, - moutons
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Par] vent frais [à une vitesse de] 39 à 48 km/h [...] des lames commencent à se former. Les crêtes d'écume blanche sont partout plus étendues (habituellement quelques embruns). 6, record 4, French, - moutons
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moutons : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (mouton). 7, record 4, French, - moutons
Record 4, Key term(s)
- mouton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Oceanografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabrillas
1, record 4, Spanish, cabrillas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- cabretillas 2, record 4, Spanish, cabretillas
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pequeñas olas que se coronan de espuma cuando empieza a soplar el viento fresco. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cabrillas
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- black-moon
1, record 5, English, black%2Dmoon
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- coal black 2, record 5, English, coal%20black
correct, adjective
- dull black 2, record 5, English, dull%20black
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Black Moon Miniatures--Specializing in ADMS solid black and spotted black & white mini donkeys and colorful AMHR miniature horses. 3, record 5, English, - black%2Dmoon
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Black coat with a dull finish. 2, record 5, English, - black%2Dmoon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- noir franc
1, record 5, French, noir%20franc
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- noir mat 2, record 5, French, noir%20mat
correct, adjective
- noir ordinaire 2, record 5, French, noir%20ordinaire
correct, adjective
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chevaux noirs mats ont à la naissance une robe grise qui noircit en vieillissant. 3, record 5, French, - noir%20franc
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robe noire dont la teinte est obscure, uniforme et dépourvue de reflets. 2, record 5, French, - noir%20franc
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-09-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Appaloosa
1, record 6, English, Appaloosa
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Appaloosa horse 2, record 6, English, Appaloosa%20horse
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rugged saddle horse of a breed developed in western North America that has a mottled skin ... and a blotched or dotted patch of white hair over the rump and loins. 3, record 6, English, - Appaloosa
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The symmetric patterns of white are often thought of in connection with the Appaloosa or the Pony of the Americas..., but they appear in a variety of breeds worldwide, from ponies to draught horses. The Appaloosa Horse Club(U. S. established in 1938) recognizes six varieties of patterns : frost, leopard, varnish roan(marble), snowflake, spotted and white blanket. 1, record 6, English, - Appaloosa
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The name derives from the Palouse River of Idaho and Washington. 4, record 6, English, - Appaloosa
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- appaloosa
1, record 6, French, appaloosa
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheval d'une race américaine spéciale (croupe de couleur claire tachetée, museau rose caractéristique), connu principalement dans les États de l'Ouest. 2, record 6, French, - appaloosa
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'on utilise parfois ce mot avec une certaine confusion entre un type de robe, comportant des taches blanches pouvant aller jusqu'à constituer le fond de la robe, et la race appaloosa [...]. Ces types de robes apparaissent dans différents endroits du monde, présentement et à différents moments de l'histoire, sur des chevaux de différentes tailles. [...] L'Appaloosa Horse Club (formé en 1938 aux E.U.) reconnaît six types de robes : givrée, léopard, marbrée, neigée (flocon de neige), croupe tachetée et croupe blanche. 3, record 6, French, - appaloosa
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- appaloosa
1, record 6, Spanish, appaloosa
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appaloosa [...] Reciben su nombre del río en el que habitaban los indios que desarrollaron la raza, el río Paloosa, una región aún en nuestros días árida y salvaje. [...] Existen seis diferentes de capas: Leopardo [...] Lomo manchado [...] Lomo claro y crines oscuras [...] Copo de nieve [...] A gota [...] Jaspeado [...] 2, record 6, Spanish, - appaloosa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-09-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Camargue horse
1, record 7, English, Camargue%20horse
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Camargue 2, record 7, English, Camargue
correct
- Camarguais 1, record 7, English, Camarguais
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Camargue originates in the Rhone Delta in southern France.... The Camargue live on the flat salt marshes and survive on sparse, hard grasses, saltwort, and reeds in extreme climate changes(very hot and very cold). These extraordinary horses are very hardy.... The Camargue are always white and are agile, sure-footed, and have lots of courage. The Camargue are used to work the black cattle of the Rhone Delta and to drive the bulls through the village streets during the folk festival. The Camargue are also being used for the tourists to see wildlife on horseback in the 17, 000-acre natural reserve. 2, record 7, English, - Camargue%20horse
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Camargue pony
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Cheval Camargue
1, record 7, French, Cheval%20Camargue
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Camargue 1, record 7, French, Camargue
correct, masculine noun
- camarguais 2, record 7, French, camarguais
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chevaux à demi sauvage, de la Camargue en France. 2, record 7, French, - Cheval%20Camargue
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Cheval Camargue présente les caractéristiques d’un bon cheval de selle. La robe est toujours grise, bai ou rouan à la naissance. Elle s’éclaircit avec l’âge et peut devenir truitée ou mouchetée. [...] Le Camargue est un cheval sobre, vif, agile, courageux, très endurant. Il est capable de résister aux longues abstinences comme aux intempéries, et de réaliser de longues étapes. [...] Il est d'abord l'instrument indispensable du «gardian» pour la surveillance des troupeaux de taureaux, son frère complémentaire dans l'univers camarguais. [...] Il est aussi destiné à la selle, pour l'équitation de loisir et le tourisme équestre où son caractère doux, sa taille et son endurance sont appréciés des amateurs de randonnées équestres. 1, record 7, French, - Cheval%20Camargue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- camargués
1, record 7, Spanish, camargu%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Camargués [...] Toma su nombre de la región de La Camargue, en el sur de Francia. [...] Unos los utilizan los ganaderos de la Camargue para conducir a las manadas de toros negros de la región, otros se emplean como caballos de alquiler para hacer recorridos turísticos por el delta. [...] Los potros nacen de color negro, castaño o tordo oscuro, con los años la capa se va aclarando volviéndose tordos claros o casi blancos. [...] Dadas las condiciones climáticas extremas de la región, los caballos de esta zona tienen que ser robustos y resistentes. Se alimentan de pasto duro y agua salada. Una vez atrapados y adiestrados, son excelentes como caballos de silla. Son fuertes y viven muchos años. 1, record 7, Spanish, - camargu%C3%A9s
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-08-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Horse Husbandry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pinto
1, record 8, English, pinto
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a horse whose dual-colored coat pattern is comprised of white areas combined with another of the basic coat colors common to horses, making each Pinto unique. 2, record 8, English, - pinto
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two recognized Pinto color pattersn: Tobiano (Toe-bee-ah’-no) and Overo (O-vair’-o). The Tobiano patteern appears to be white with large sports of color, often overlapping on animals with a greater percentage of color than white. ... The Overo pattern appears to be a colored horse with jagged white markings usually originating on the animal’s side or belly, spreading toward the neck, tail, legs, and back. 2, record 8, English, - pinto
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The words "Pinto" and "Paint" both refer to horses with a light and dark coat pattern, but actually the terms have different meanings beyond the coloration. Basically, Pinto horses can be of any breed, so long as they sport the colourful coat. Paint horses come from parents that are purebred, registered Quarter Horses or Thoroughbreds, and that sport the light and dark coat pattern. 3, record 8, English, - pinto
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Élevage des chevaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cheval pie
1, record 8, French, cheval%20pie
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- pie 2, record 8, French, pie
correct, masculine noun
- pinto 3, record 8, French, pinto
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] cheval marqué de larges taches blanches quand sa robe est d'une autre couleur ou, à l'inverse, un cheval blanc marqué de taches de couleur : pie alezan, pie bai, pie noir, mais aussi pie aubère ou pie palomino [...] 2, record 8, French, - cheval%20pie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si elle est faite de grandes taches blanches et noires, le Pinto est «overo», si les taches sont blanches et d'une autre couleur que le noir, il est «tobiano». 3, record 8, French, - cheval%20pie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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