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SHEEP HANDLER [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sheep handler
1, record 1, English, sheep%20handler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préposé aux ovins
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20aux%20ovins
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- préposée aux ovins 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20aux%20ovins
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sheep Raising
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sheep handler
1, record 2, English, sheep%20handler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 8253 - Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers. 2, record 2, English, - sheep%20handler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Élevage des ovins
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- préposé aux ovins
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20aux%20ovins
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- préposée aux ovins 1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20aux%20ovins
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 8253 - Surveillants/surveillantes d'exploitations agricoles et ouvriers spécialisés/ouvrières spécialisées dans l'élevage du bétail. 2, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20aux%20ovins
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-09-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sheep handler
1, record 3, English, sheep%20handler
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
handlers: persons involved in the handling of, for example circus animals. Includes grooms, milkers, herdsmen, strappers. Used mostly in referring to persons handling animals for show or auction. 2, record 3, English, - sheep%20handler
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- berger
1, record 3, French, berger
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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