Virus Pneumonia
by virus pneumonia: Enzootic pneumonia. Preventing and managing virus pneumonia in livestock can improve animal health and productivity.
Tall Fescue
tall fescue: A very hardy perennial grass often used for winter grazing in hilly or less fertile areas. Planting tall fescue can provide reliable forage for livestock, especially in challenging environments.
Proteolytic
proteolytic: Referring to proteolysis. Helpful content: Knowledge of proteolytic processes helps farmers manage livestock diets effectively. Ensuring efficient protein digestion can improve feed efficiency and animal performance.
Chemical Element
Chemical Element: A substance such as iron, calcium, or oxygen, existing independently and not formed from a combination of other substances. Understanding chemical elements aids in managing soil fertility and livestock nutrition for optimal farm productivity.
Toxicology
toxicology: The scientific study of poisons and their effects on the human body. Applying toxicology knowledge can help farmers ensure the safe use of chemicals and protect health.
Market Analysis And Trends
The study and assessment of market conditions, including supply, demand, and consumer preferences, to inform agricultural business decisions. For example, conducting market analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the agricultural sector.
Felling Licence
Felling Licence: Permission from the Forestry Commission to fell trees. Managing tree felling with proper licences ensures sustainable forestry practices and environmental protection.
Dietary Fibre
dietary fibre: Same as roughage. COMMENT: Dietary fibre is found in cereals, nuts, fruit, and some green vegetables. It is believed to be necessary to help digestion and to avoid developing constipation, obesity, and appendicitis. Providing dietary fiber is important for maintaining the digestive health of livestock. Farmers should include adequate roughage in the diets of their animals to promote proper digestion and overall health. Understanding the sources and benefits of dietary fiber will aid in effective feed management.
Single-Suckling
single-suckling: A natural method of rearing beef cattle, where calves are permitted to suckle their own mothers. Farmers benefit from using single-suckling systems for efficient and natural livestock rearing.
Food Product Retail Management Software
The tools and systems used to manage retail operations, including inventory, sales, and customer service, in food production and distribution. For example, using food product retail management software to enhance store performance and customer satisfaction.
Ox
ox: A male or female beast from domestic cattle, and also the castrated male, especially when used as a draught animal. Oxen are valuable for their strength and ability to perform work. Farmers can benefit from using oxen for tasks such as plowing and transport, reducing reliance on machinery and enhancing sustainable farming practices.
Ammonia Treatment
ammonia treatment: A method of treating straw, using ammonia to make it more palatable and nutritious. Implementing ammonia treatment helps farmers improve livestock feed quality.
Wheat Blossom Midge
wheat blossom midge: A pest that affects wheat. Managing wheat blossom midge can prevent crop losses and improve wheat yields.
Dehair
dehair: To remove hard hairs from fine goat fibers such as angora. Proper dehairing techniques are essential for producing high-quality fibers. Farmers should use appropriate equipment and methods to dehair goat fibers, ensuring minimal damage and maximum yield. Understanding the market demands for dehaired fibers can help farmers optimize their processing and marketing strategies.
Hammer Mill
hammer mill: A machine used in the preparation of animal feed by grinding cereals into meal. Using a hammer mill helps farmers produce consistent and high-quality animal feed, improving livestock nutrition and productivity.
Farm Security Measures
The strategies and practices used to protect farm property, assets, and operations from theft, vandalism, and other threats. For example, implementing farm security measures to safeguard livestock, equipment, and crops.
New Chemicals
new chemicals: plural noun the chemicals that were not listed in the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances between January 1971 and September 1981. Compare existing chemicals. Staying informed about new chemicals and their regulatory status helps farmers make safe and effective choices for pest control, fertilization, and other farm operations. Understanding the properties and potential risks of new chemicals ensures responsible use, protecting both crops and the environment. Farmers can benefit from adopting innovative chemical solutions that enhance productivity while maintaining safety and compliance with regulations.
Foodborne Diseases
Foodborne Diseases: Diseases transmitted from feedstuff. Properly managing foodborne diseases ensures livestock health and food safety.
Integrated Crop Management
integrated crop management: An approach to growing crops that combines traditional good farm husbandry with reduction in the use of agrochemicals and considers the impact of farming practices on the environment. Benefits farmers by promoting sustainable practices.
Production Ration
production ration: The quantity of food needed to make a farm animal produce meat, milk, or eggs, which is always more than the basic maintenance ration. Helpful content: Calculating accurate production rations ensures that livestock receive adequate nutrition for optimal growth and productivity. This can lead to higher yields and improved animal health.
Down-Calver
down-calver: A cow or heifer about to calve. Managing down-calvers involves ensuring they have a safe and comfortable environment for giving birth and monitoring their health closely.
Parent Plant
parent plant: A plant from which others are produced. Selecting high-quality parent plants ensures better yields and crop quality.
Day-Nettle
day-nettle: Same as common hemp nettle. Common hemp nettle can be a weed in crops and pastures. Farmers should monitor for its presence and use appropriate weed control methods to prevent it from spreading. Integrated pest management and herbicide use can help manage common hemp nettle, protecting crop health and yields.
Stocking Density
stocking density: the number of animals kept on a specific area of land. (NOTE: Animal welfare codes lay down rules for the maximum stocking density allowed to ensure that the health and welfare of the animals or birds is good.) Properly managing stocking density ensures livestock health and welfare, supporting productivity and ethical farming practices.
Rotary Parlour
rotary parlour: The most expensive and complex of the four milking systems, where the cows stand on a rotating platform with the milker in the middle. The operator may work on the inner or outer side of the circle. Using rotary parlours enhances milking efficiency and reduces labor costs.
Beefmaster
A breed of beef cattle developed in the United States, known for its hardiness and fertility. Beefmaster cattle are used for meat production and crossbreeding. For example, raising Beefmaster cattle for their efficiency and adaptability to various environments.
Trout
A type of fish commonly farmed for its edible flesh. Trout farming involves raising fish in controlled environments such as ponds or tanks. For instance, operating a trout farm to produce fish for the seafood market and meet consumer demand.
Biosecurity
biosecurity: Measures taken to protect against the spread of diseases and pests. Implementing biosecurity practices is essential for preventing outbreaks that can devastate crops and livestock.
Solarisation
solarisation: exposure to the rays of the sun, especially for the purpose of killing pests in the soil, by covering the soil with plastic sheets and letting it warm up in the sunshine. Using solarisation techniques helps farmers manage pests and diseases, ensuring healthy crop growth and better yields.
Dairy Herd
dairy herd: A herd of dairy cows. Managing a dairy herd involves regular monitoring of cow health, production levels, and reproductive status. Implementing herd management software can help farmers keep detailed records and make informed decisions. Regular veterinary care, balanced diets, and good housing conditions are essential for maintaining a healthy and productive dairy herd.
Field Bindweed
Field Bindweed: A deep-rooted perennial weed (Convolvulus arvensis) causing significant problems due to its mass of clinging growths. Effective weed management practices are necessary to control field bindweed and protect crop yields.
Food Product Customer Loyalty Programs
The development and implementation of programs to reward and retain loyal customers, including discounts, points, and exclusive offers. For example, creating food product loyalty programs to encourage repeat purchases and build customer loyalty.
Soil Water Retention
The ability of soil to hold water and make it available to plants. Soil water retention is influenced by factors such as soil texture, organic matter, and management practices. For example, enhancing soil water retention through organic matter addition and conservation tillage to support healthy crop growth and reduce irrigation needs.