April 3, 2025
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Age

age: The number of years during which a person or thing has existed. The size varies according to age. Farmers need to know the age of their livestock to manage breeding and productivity effectively.

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AHO

AHO: Animal Health Office; Animal Health Officer. Abbr AHO. Farmers benefit from the expertise of Animal Health Officers to maintain livestock health and comply with animal welfare standards.

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Agricultural Waste StakeholdersÂ’ Forum

Agricultural Waste StakeholdersÂ’ Forum: A group that includes representatives of government, farming organizations, waste companies, and farm suppliers with the aim of identifying and dealing with issues of waste management in agriculture. Farmers benefit from participating in forums to address waste management challenges and find solutions.

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Alveolus

alveolus: A thin-walled air sac that occurs in large numbers in each lung and allows oxygen to enter and carbon dioxide to leave the blood. Understanding alveolus function helps farmers manage livestock respiratory health.

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Acreage Allotment

acreage allotment: A quota system operated in the USA, which limits the area of land that can be planted with a certain type of crop. Farmers must comply with acreage allotments to receive subsidies and support for sustainable farming practices.

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Agrobiodiversity

agrobiodiversity: The aspects of biodiversity that affect agriculture and food production, including within-species, species, and ecosystem diversity. Managing agrobiodiversity helps farmers improve resilience and sustainability in their farming systems.

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Animal Inspector

animal inspector: An official whose job is to inspect animals to see if they have notifiable diseases and are being kept in acceptable conditions. Farmers benefit from inspections to ensure livestock health and compliance with regulations.

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Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee

Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee: The committee that advises the Health and Safety Commission on the protection of people at work and others from hazards to health and safety arising within the agricultural and related industries. Farmers benefit from the guidance of this committee to ensure workplace safety and compliance.

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Agricultural Laborer

agricultural laborer: A person who does heavy work on a farm, formerly a rural worker with no land, and sometimes still a worker with a special skill, such as ditching or hedging. Understanding the role of agricultural laborers helps farmers manage their workforce effectively.

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Acidophilus Milk

acidophilus milk: A cultured milk made from fresh milk which is allowed to go sour in a controlled way. One of the most popular types of acidophilus milk in Europe is yogurt. Farmers producing acidophilus milk products can diversify their offerings and meet consumer demand for probiotics.

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Agri-Environment Scheme

agri-environment scheme: A scheme to give money to farmers to persuade them to adopt land management practices that benefit the environment, e.g., the Environmental Stewardship Scheme. Participating in agri-environment schemes helps farmers improve sustainability and receive financial support.

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Alimentary Canal

alimentary canal: A tube in the body going from the mouth to the anus, including the throat, stomach, and intestines, through which food passes and is digested. Understanding the alimentary canal helps farmers manage animal nutrition and health.

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Acetonaemia

acetonaemia: A disease affecting cows, caused by ketone bodies accumulating. The animal loses appetite and the smell of acetone affects the breath, urine, and milk. Early diagnosis and treatment of acetonaemia are essential to prevent severe health impacts and loss of productivity in dairy herds.