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Record 1 1987-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Animal Breeding
CONT

A major step in setting a national standard in Canada was the development of true type models, capturing the most desired physical characteristics of cows and bulls.

OBS

type: ... commonly accepted standard or ideal that combines those characteristics that are essential in adapting an animal for a particular purpose. Type, therefore, refers to those characteristics of structure and form that make an animal more valuable for the production of milk, meat ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reproduction des animaux
  • Amélioration génétique des animaux

Spanish

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