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FARROW [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Pig Raising
DEF

A litter of pigs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Élevage des porcs
DEF

Portée d'une truie.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pig Raising
DEF

To give birth in the swine family.

CONT

Put bred gilts or sows in farrowing facilities or farrowing crates 3 days before they are due to farrow. Farrowing crates are specially made cages or pens in which swine give birth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des porcs
DEF

Mettre bas en parlant de la truie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado porcino
OBS

Parir la cerda.

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