Vertebrate
by vertebrate: An animal that has a backbone. Understanding vertebrate biology can help in managing livestock health and productivity.
Self-Feed Silage
self-feed silage: A feeding system where stock feed from silage, the amount of silage available being centrally controlled. Farmers benefit from using self-feed silage systems for efficient and consistent livestock feeding.
Hen In Lay
hen in lay: A bird which is laying eggs. Ensuring the health and proper nutrition of hens in lay maximizes egg production and quality.
HTST method
HTST method: Abbreviation for high temperature short time method. Using HTST pasteurization ensures milk safety and quality, protecting consumer health.
Homogenized Milk
homogenized milk: Milk which is made more digestible by breaking up the fat droplets into smaller particles which are evenly distributed through the liquid. Using homogenized milk processes ensures milk quality and consumer satisfaction.
Compound Feed
Compound Feed: Compound feed noun a type of animal feed made up of several different ingredients, including vitamins and minerals, providing a balanced diet. Compound feed is usually fed to animals in the form of compressed pellets. Utilizing compound feed ensures balanced nutrition and optimal health for livestock.
Marine Flora
marine flora: the plants that live in the sea. Understanding marine flora can help farmers engaged in mariculture manage their resources more effectively, ensuring better productivity and environmental sustainability.
Detritivore
detritivore: An organism which feeds on dead organic matter and breaks it down into simple chemicals, e.g., a fungus or bacterium. Also called detrivore, scavenger. Detritivores play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and soil health. Farmers should encourage the presence of detritivores in their soil through practices like adding organic matter, reducing chemical inputs, and maintaining soil moisture. Healthy populations of detritivores can improve soil structure, fertility, and plant growth.
Yew Poisoning
yew poisoning: Yew poisoning occurs when livestock eat yew leaves or berries. Farmers need to prevent access to yew trees to ensure animal safety.
Hypomagnesaemia
hypomagnesaemia: A condition caused by a lack of magnesium in the bloodstream that makes animals shiver and stagger. Cattle may be affected shortly after being turned out onto spring pastures after having wintered indoors. Also called grass staggers. Preventing and managing hypomagnesaemia ensures the health and productivity of livestock.
Cutability
The proportion of lean, edible meat obtained from a carcass, used to assess yield and quality. For example, evaluating cutability to optimize meat production and meet market demands.
Lambing Percentage
Lambing Percentage: Lambing percentage refers to the number of live lambs born per hundred ewes. Monitoring lambing percentage helps farmers assess the productivity of their flock and make informed breeding decisions.
Farrand Test
Farrand Test: A method for determining the alpha amylase content of milling wheat. The amount of alpha amylase enzyme present in wheat is important for making bread. Excessive alpha amylase in flour results in poorer loaves. This test helps farmers and millers ensure the quality of their wheat.
Trailed Implements
trailed implements: Implements such as harrows which are pulled behind a tractor. Understanding the use of trailed implements can enhance field operations and improve soil management.
Eradication Area
eradication area: An area from which a particular animal disease is eradicated, usually involving the slaughter of infected animals. Managing eradication areas helps farmers prevent the spread of diseases and protect livestock health.
Piledriver Piledriver Piledriver
piledriver piledriver piledriver: A machine that drives piles into the ground. Using piledrivers in construction improves farm infrastructure and supports sustainable development.
Beef Udder
The udder of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef udder for culinary and industrial applications.
Gangrene
gangrene: A condition in which tissues die and decay, as a result of bacterial action, because the animal has lost blood supply to the affected part of the body through injury. Serious rot affecting potato tubers. Caused by fungi, it spreads in storage. Recognizing and managing gangrene can prevent severe losses in livestock and crops.
Tailbiting
tailbiting: A form of behavior, especially associated with pigs, where an animal bites the tail of another animal. Addressing tailbiting is important for animal welfare and preventing injuries that can lead to infections.
Certificate Of Attestation
Certificate of Attestation: A certificate given to an attested herd. Maintaining herd health and obtaining certificates of attestation helps farmers comply with regulations and market high-quality livestock.
Grain Weevil
grain weevil: A grain weevil is a reddish-brown weevil that lays eggs in stored grain, with larvae feeding inside the grain. Managing grain weevils protects stored grain from infestation, ensuring quality and preventing economic losses.
Welsh Mountain
Welsh mountain: A hardy breed of sheep, well adapted to wet conditions. The animals are small with white faces and very fine fleece, and only the rams have horns. Raising Welsh mountain sheep can provide high-quality wool and meat, enhancing farm income.
Cutter Bar
Cutter Bar: Cutter bar noun a device on a mower or combine harvester, formed of a number of metal fingers which support the knife. Utilizing cutter bars enhances farm machinery efficiency and crop harvesting.
Corn Cockle
Corn Cockle: Corn cockle noun a poisonous weed (Agrostemma githago) with a tall stem and purple flowers. Managing corn cockle involves using weed control measures to protect crops.
Food Supply
Food Supply: 1. The production of food and the way in which it gets to the consumer. 2. A stock of food. Properly managing food supply ensures food security and supports farm productivity.
Farrowing Crate
Farrowing Crate: A steel frame holding the sow during farrowing to help prevent the overlying of piglets. This crate improves piglet survival rates and supports sow welfare.
Agriculture And Rural Affairs Department
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Department: The department of the devolved Welsh Assembly government which deals with farming, the environment, animal welfare, and rural development in Wales. Abbr ARAD. Farmers in Wales benefit from the resources and support provided by ARAD to improve their practices and sustainability.
Water-Soluble
water-soluble: Able to dissolve in water. Using water-soluble nutrients can improve plant health and growth, enhancing crop yields.
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise: The main economic development agency for Scotland, dealing with education, communications and the expansion of businesses. Abbr SE. Farmers benefit from engaging with Scottish Enterprise for support and resources to grow their agricultural businesses.