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Record 1 2005-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Horse Husbandry
DEF

To give birth; used of an animal of the horse family.

CONT

Being present when a mare foals can be more difficult than expected. The mare seems to prefer solitude and quiet during parturition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

Une jument d'élevage peut pouliner pratiquement chaque année jusqu'à un âge très avancé, à condition d'être en bonne santé et de se nourrir correctement pour assurer les besoins liés à la gestation et à la lactation.

OBS

pouliner : Mettre bas en parlant de la jument.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reproducción de animales
  • Cría de ganado caballar
OBS

La burra o la yegua.

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