Month: May 2018

Dairy Packaging

 April Kingsman  May 31, 2018  0 Comments on 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

 April Kingsman  May 29, 2018  0 Comments on 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.

Coccus

 April Kingsman  May 29, 2018  0 Comments on Coccus

Coccus: Coccus /k?k?s/ noun a bacterium shaped like a ball (NOTE: The plural is cocci). Understanding bacterial shapes helps farmers manage livestock health and prevent infections.

CPH

 April Kingsman  May 28, 2018  0 Comments on CPH

CPH: CPH abbreviation county, parish, holding. Utilizing county, parish, holding identification ensures proper livestock management and traceability.

Corpus Luteum

 April Kingsman  May 28, 2018  1 Comment on 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

 April Kingsman  May 27, 2018  0 Comments on 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.

Linum

 April Kingsman  May 25, 2018  0 Comments on Linum

Linum: Linum is the Latin name for flax. Growing flax can provide farmers with valuable fiber and oil crops.

Queen Bee Rearing And Breeding

 April Kingsman  May 21, 2018  0 Comments on 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

 April Kingsman  May 19, 2018  0 Comments on 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

 April Kingsman  May 19, 2018  0 Comments on 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.