Broodmare
by broodmare: A mare kept for breeding. Proper care and management of broodmares support successful breeding programs and healthy foals.
Environmental Impact Assessment
environmental impact assessment: An evaluation of the effect upon the environment of an action such as a large construction program. Abbr EIA. Conducting an EIA helps farmers plan sustainable agricultural practices and comply with environmental regulations.
Digestive Juices
digestive juices: Juices in an animals digestive tract which convert food into a form that is absorbed into the body. Maintaining healthy digestive juices is important for the efficient absorption of nutrients in livestock. Farmers should work with veterinarians and nutritionists to develop diets that promote the production of healthy digestive juices. Implementing proper dietary practices will enhance the productivity and welfare of livestock.
Methionine
methionine: an essential amino acid. Understanding the role of methionine in livestock nutrition can help farmers ensure balanced diets and better animal health and productivity.
Saturation
saturation: The point at which air contains 100% humidity. The various types of fog are classified by the manner in which saturation is reached. Farmers benefit from monitoring saturation levels for effective irrigation and crop management.
Bull Sale
An event where bulls are auctioned or sold for breeding purposes. Bull sales are important for acquiring high-quality genetics. For example, attending a bull sale to purchase bulls with superior genetics for herd improvement.
Cage Wheel
Cage Wheel: A metal wheel fitted to the outside of a normal tractor wheel to reduce ground pressure. Using cage wheels helps farmers minimize soil compaction and maintain soil health during field operations.
Muscling
The amount and distribution of muscle on an animal’s body. Muscling is a key trait in meat production. For instance, evaluating the muscling of beef cattle to ensure high-quality meat cuts and market demand.
Water Trough
A container used to hold water for livestock. Water troughs come in various sizes and materials and are placed in fields or barns. For instance, placing water troughs in pastures to provide drinking water for grazing cattle.
Bull Selection And Management
The process of choosing and managing bulls for breeding based on their genetic traits and performance. Bull selection is crucial for improving herd quality. For example, selecting bulls with high genetic merit for growth and carcass traits.
Campylobacter
Campylobacter: Bacteria found in the gut of chickens and dairy cattle, a cause of food poisoning in humans. Implementing biosecurity measures helps prevent Campylobacter contamination, ensuring food safety and protecting public health.
Micropropagation
micropropagation: the propagation of plants by cloning a small piece of plant tissue cultured in a growth medium. Understanding the techniques and applications of micropropagation can help farmers improve crop production and genetic diversity.
Leaf Joint
Leaf Joint: A leaf joint is a point on the stem of a plant where a new shoot may grow. Understanding plant growth points can aid in effective pruning and plant management.
Contour Line
Contour Line: Contour line noun a line drawn on a map to show ground of the same height above sea level. Understanding contour lines aids in land management and planning.
Jetting Gun
jetting gun: Jetting gun – a gun used to apply insecticide. Helps farmers efficiently apply insecticides to protect livestock.
Processed Meats
processed meats: Meat products such as bacon, sausages, etc. Helpful content: Producing processed meats requires knowledge of food safety, quality control, and market preferences. Farmers can diversify their product offerings and increase profitability by developing high-quality processed meat products.
Systemic Fungicide
systemic fungicide: a fungicide that is absorbed into the plant through the root or leaf and moves around within the plant, killing fungi. Properly managing systemic fungicides ensures effective disease control and healthy crop growth, enhancing farm productivity.
Agroecology
agroecology: The ecology of a crop-producing area. Applying agroecology principles helps farmers adopt sustainable practices that enhance soil health and biodiversity.
Laying Cage
Laying Cage: A laying cage is a specially built cage for laying hens. The cages are arranged in tiers and each cage should allow the birds to stand comfortably, allow the eggs to roll forward, and permit access to food and water, easy cleaning, and easy handling of the birds. Properly designed laying cages can improve poultry welfare and egg collection efficiency.
Rooting Compound
rooting compound: A powder containing plant hormones (auxins) into which cuttings can be dipped to encourage the formation of roots. Using rooting compounds supports successful plant propagation and nursery operations.
Pipe Pipe Pipe
pipe pipe pipe: A long, hollow tube used to carry water or other fluids. Using pipes in irrigation and drainage systems improves water management and supports sustainable agriculture.
Wind Erosion
The process by which soil is removed from the land surface by wind movement. Wind erosion can reduce soil fertility and degrade land quality. For example, implementing windbreaks and cover cropping to prevent wind erosion and protect soil health in agricultural landscapes.
PMG
PMG: Abbreviation for processing and marketing grant. Helpful content: Processing and marketing grants provide financial assistance to farmers, helping them add value to their products and improve market access. These grants can support infrastructure development, enhancing farm profitability.
Dairy Packaging
The process of filling and sealing dairy products into containers for distribution and sale. Dairy packaging helps preserve freshness and ensure consumer safety. For example, using environmentally friendly dairy packaging to package and sell milk and cheese.
Cattle Hide
The skin of cattle, often processed into leather and other products. The hide is a valuable byproduct of the cattle industry. For example, processing cattle hides into high-quality leather for clothing and accessories.
Corpus Luteum
Corpus Luteum: Corpus luteum /k?p?s lu:ti?m/ noun a yellowish mass of tissue that forms after ovulation in the Graafian follicle of the ovary and secretes progesterone. Understanding corpus luteum functions aids in managing animal reproduction and breeding programs.
Yellow Rattle
yellow rattle: Yellow rattle is an annual weed found in grasslands. Controlling yellow rattle helps farmers maintain productive pastures and improve forage quality.
Queen Bee Rearing And Breeding
The practices and techniques used to raise and breed queen bees, ensuring high-quality queens for colony establishment and management. For example, implementing queen bee rearing and breeding programs to produce strong and productive queens.
Calf Dehorning
The process of removing horns from calves, usually performed at a young age to minimize stress and complications. For instance, dehorning calves to improve safety and reduce injuries within the herd.
Soil Protozoa
Microscopic single-celled organisms that live in the soil and play a role in nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and soil health. Soil protozoa help improve soil fertility and support plant growth. For example, promoting the presence of beneficial soil protozoa through organic farming practices to enhance soil health and support sustainable agriculture.
Synthetic Organic Compound
synthetic organic compound: a compound containing carbon and hydrogen manufactured from synthetic materials. Understanding and using synthetic organic compounds effectively supports efficient farm operations and productivity.
Greaseband
greaseband: A greaseband is a strip of paper covered with a sticky substance, wrapped around the trunk of a tree to prevent pests from climbing up. Using greasebands protects trees from pests, ensuring healthy growth and better yields.