Farrowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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farrowing
[ หfษrษสษชล ]
animal breeding
Farrowing is the process of giving birth in pigs. It involves the sow (female pig) delivering a litter of piglets. This process is critical for pig farming and requires careful management to ensure the health of both the sow and her offspring.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The farmer monitored the sow during farrowing.
- Farrowing is scheduled to optimize piglet survival.
- Proper nutrition is crucial during the farrowing period.
Translations
Translations of the word "farrowing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น parto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเฅเคเคพ เคเคจเฅเคฎ เคฆเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ferkeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ melahirkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะปะพะณ
๐ต๐ฑ porรณd
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅจฉ
๐ซ๐ท mettre bas
๐ช๐ธ parto
๐น๐ท doฤum
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููููุงุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ porod
๐ธ๐ฐ pรดrod
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅจฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ rojstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ fรฆรฐing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ doฤum
๐ฒ๐ฝ parto
Word origin
The term 'farrowing' originates from Old English, where 'farren' meant to give birth. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'farwลnฤ ', which also relates to the act of being pregnant or delivering. The word has been used in agriculture for centuries to describe the birthing process of pigs specifically. As pig farming became more organized, the term gained importance in texts related to animal husbandry. Today, farrowing is recognized not just as a biological event but also as a significant phase in the management of livestock for meat production.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,830, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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