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CUNICULTURE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rabbit Farming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rabbit production
1, record 1, English, rabbit%20production
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rabbit raising 1, record 1, English, rabbit%20raising
correct
- rabbit breeding 2, record 1, English, rabbit%20breeding
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des lapins
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cuniculiculture
1, record 1, French, cuniculiculture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cuniculture 1, record 1, French, cuniculture
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élevage du lapin. 1, record 1, French, - cuniculiculture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de conejos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cunicultura
1, record 1, Spanish, cunicultura
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rabbit Farming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- white rex rabbit
1, record 2, English, white%20rex%20rabbit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ermine rabbit 2, record 2, English, ermine%20rabbit
correct
- ermine rex rabbit 3, record 2, English, ermine%20rex%20rabbit
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Rex rabbit differentiates from other rabbits mainly due to its unusual velvet like fur. This fur is thick and short and stands straight up creating a very plush effect. ... In 1924, these unique rabbits made their world famous debut at the great Paris International Rabbit Show. ... In 1928, again at the Paris International Exhibition, Rex made another grand debut. This time the varieties in exhibit were Chinchilla Rex, Ermine (White) Rex, Black Seal Rex, Black Otter Rex, Blue Mole Rex, Squirrel Rex, and Castor Rex. 4, record 2, English, - white%20rex%20rabbit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
White rex rabbit knitted bolero jacket, white rex rabbit skin. 5, record 2, English, - white%20rex%20rabbit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des lapins
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rex blanc
1, record 2, French, rex%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lapin hermine 2, record 2, French, lapin%20hermine
correct, masculine noun
- hermine-rex 1, record 2, French, hermine%2Drex
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sélection des lapins nains. Le lapin de race hermine est l'ancêtre de toutes les races naines. Il est nommé ainsi parce qu'il est blanc comme le petit carnivore connu sous le nom d’hermine. C'est un lapin de petite taille au pelage blanc avec des yeux rouges et aux oreilles courtes. Le premier standard français du lapin hermine a été établi en 1910 par le Club des éleveurs de lapins et il a été adopté le 17 janvier 1921 par la Commission des standards de la Société française de cuniculture. 2, record 2, French, - rex%20blanc
Record 2, Key term(s)
- hermine rex
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-05-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- World Rabbit Science Association
1, record 3, English, World%20Rabbit%20Science%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WRSA 1, record 3, English, WRSA
correct, international
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association scientifique mondiale de cuniculture
1, record 3, French, Association%20scientifique%20mondiale%20de%20cuniculture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Rabbit Farming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Rabbit Council
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Rabbit%20Council
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Élevage des lapins
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Conseil canadien de cuniculture
1, record 4, French, Conseil%20canadien%20de%20cuniculture
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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