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Record 1 2008-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Slaughterhouses
  • Meats and Meat Industries
DEF

The butchering of cattle, sheep, and other animals for food.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Abattoirs
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
DEF

Ensemble des opérations consistant à tuer un animal.

OBS

Au sens large du terme, les opérations d'abattage permettent d'assurer la première transformation de l'animal de boucherie, de l'état vif au stade de la carcasse.

OBS

L'abattage comprend entre autre la saignée, la dépouille et l'éviscération.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mataderos
  • Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
DEF

Matanza de animales, especialmente para el consumo.

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