<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">bating</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>puering</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>beamhouse operations</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>bated</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Treating unhaired hides or skins with a solution of pigeon or hen manure in order to remove undesirable constituents and impart a quality of softness and flexibility to the final leather. For a similar process using dog manure, use "puering." ]]></note></mads>