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Subset: Breeds

[PID.36] - Breed of animal. THE BREED FIELD (AND THIS SUBSET) WILL BE DEPRECATED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU USE THE SPECIES FIELD TO SEND ALL TAXONOMY INFORMATION.

Root of Subset:
Breeds

Parent(s):
(Select a parent to make it the "Current Concept".)
Cattle of European origin
Child(ren):
(N=2) (Select a child to make it the "Current Concept".)
Black Angus cattle
Red Angus cattle
Current Concept:
  Text: Aberdeen Angus cattle breed (organism)
  Code: 84923006
  Code System: SCT

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Bos taurus taurus subspecies domestic European cattle (organism)
  This concept's defining relationships are necessary but do not sufficiently define it (a.k.a. primitive).

Default Descriptions (Synonyms): Show DescriptionIDs
  Fully specified name: Aberdeen Angus cattle breed (organism)
  Synonym: Angus Cattle
  Synonym: Aberdeen Angus cattle
  Synonym: Angus cattle breed
  Synonym: Aberdeen Angus cattle breed
  Fully specified name: Aberdeen Angus cow (organism)
  Synonym: Aberdeen Angus cow
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