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Record 1 2015-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Hygiene and Sanitation (Agric.)
  • Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
  • Energy Transformation
OBS

The term "cow pat", which is more specific because it is used only when speaking of a cow, is sometimes used as a synonym. [Source consulted: BT-197, 1990]

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène des animaux (Agric.)
  • Fumure et amélioration du sol
  • Transformation de l'énergie
DEF

Déjection solide des bovins.

OBS

Les bouses étaient autrefois régulièrement ramassées, façonnées en galettes et séchées, pour servir de combustible dans les régions manquant de bois [...]

OBS

Le spécifique « bouse de vache » est souvent utilisé comme synonyme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sanidad animal (Agricultura)
  • Abono y mejoramiento del suelo
  • Transformación de la energía
DEF

Estiércol de caballos o vacas.

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