Sow
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-026238
1. In swine, the term sow refers to a female after she has borne a litter.
2. A female pig that has produced at least one litter of piglets.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-026238 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Policy and guidance |
| References | Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture; AgSTAR Handbook Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-026238",
"term": "Sow",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. In swine, the term sow refers to a female after she has borne a litter.\n\n2. A female pig that has produced at least one litter of piglets.",
"subject": "Policy and guidance",
"references": [
"Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture",
"AgSTAR Handbook Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sow/"
}
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