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Record 1 2006-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sheep Raising
DEF

A male ovine castrated when young and prior to developing the secondary physical characteristics of a ram.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des ovins
DEF

Ovin adulte mâle castré avant la puberté.

OBS

En zootechnie, le terme de mouton [...] est souvent réservé au mâle castré âgé de plus de 1 an et produisant, après abattage, des carcasses lourdes (de 20 à 25 kg).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado ovino
DEF

Lanar macho, castrado, mayor de dos dientes.

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