- Herdbook
- Herdbook Herd"book`, n. A book containing the list and pedigrees of one or more herds of choice breeds of cattle; -- also called {herd record}, or {herd register}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Herdbook
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herd record — Herdbook Herd book , n. A book containing the list and pedigrees of one or more herds of choice breeds of cattle; also called {herd record}, or {herd register}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
herd register — Herdbook Herd book , n. A book containing the list and pedigrees of one or more herds of choice breeds of cattle; also called {herd record}, or {herd register}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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