December 5, 2024
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Variant Cjd

variant CJD: A form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease which was observed first in the 1980s, especially affecting younger people. Understanding and preventing variant CJD can protect livestock health and public safety.

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Vasectomy

vasectomy: An operation to cut the duct which takes sperm from the testicles, making the animal infertile. Vasectomy can be used in controlled breeding programs to manage livestock populations effectively.

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Vine Crops

vine crops: Crops (Cucurbitaceae) such as cucumber, marrow, gourds, and melons, which are annuals and produce long trailing shoots and heavy fleshy fruit. Growing vine crops can provide nutritious and profitable produce.

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Verge

verge: The edge or boundary of something or an area of grass and other plants at the side of a road. Managing verges can support biodiversity and prevent soil erosion on the farm.

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Vegetable Oils

vegetable oils: Oils obtained from plants and their seeds, which are low in saturated fats. Producing vegetable oils can provide a healthy food product and an additional income stream for farmers.

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Vegetable

vegetable: A plant grown for food, especially plants grown for leaves, roots, or pods or seeds that are usually cooked. Growing a variety of vegetables can provide a diverse and nutritious food supply, enhancing farm sustainability.

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Violet Root Rot

violet root rot: A common disease of sugar beet in which a violet-colored fungus (Helicobasadium purpureum) grows on the surface of the root. Managing violet root rot can prevent crop losses and improve sugar beet yields.

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V-Graft

V-graft: A method of grafting where the stem of the stock is trimmed to a point and the stem of the cutting is split to allow it to be fitted over the point of the stock. Using V-grafts can improve plant propagation and crop yields.

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VOC

VOC: Abbreviation for volatile organic compound. Managing VOC emissions can improve air quality and environmental sustainability on the farm.

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Vitamin A

vitamin A: A vitamin which is soluble in fat and can be synthesized in the body from precursors, but is mainly found in food such as liver, vegetables, eggs, and cod liver oil. Ensuring adequate vitamin A intake can improve animal growth and disease resistance.

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Vacuum Silage

vacuum silage: Silage placed in large polythene bags, usually by a baler specially adapted for this purpose. Air is excluded, so preventing the development of moulds and the green crop is conserved in succulent form. Vacuum silage can improve feed quality and storage efficiency, providing nutritious feed for livestock.

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Vernalisation

vernalisation: A requirement by some plants for a period of cold in order to develop normally or the technique of making a seed germinate early by refrigerating it for a time. Using vernalisation can improve germination rates and crop yields.

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Virus

virus: A microorganism consisting of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat which can only develop in other cells, often destroying them. Managing virus infections in crops and livestock is crucial for maintaining farm productivity and preventing losses.