01542

Production Class Code

2001-04-03
Components: <identifier (ST)> ^ <text (ST)> ^ <name of coding system (IS)> ^ <alternate identifier (ST)> ^ <alternate text (ST)> ^ <name of alternate coding system (IS)>

Definition: This field contains the code and/or text indicating the primary use for which the living subject was bred or grown. Refer to User-defined Table 0429 - Production Class Code for suggested values. For example:

Length≤250
12 values
BRBreeding/genetic stock
DADairy
DRDraft
DUDual Purpose
LYLayer, Includes Multiplier flocks
MTMeat
NANot Applicable
OTOther
PLPleasure
RARacing
SHShow
UUnknown
6 components
1Oidentifier (ST)
2O-text
3O-name of coding system
4O-alternate identifier (ST)
5O-alternate text
6O-name of alternate coding system