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The practices and strategies used to provide balanced and nutritious diets to livestock, ensuring optimal growth, health, and productivity. For example, developing livestock feed management plans to meet the nutritional needs of cattle, sheep, and poultry.
The toxic substance produced by bees, used in defense and sometimes harvested for medicinal purposes. Bee venom contains various compounds that can cause pain and inflammation. For instance, bee venom therapy is used in some alternative medicine practices.
Montana State University: a university in Montana, USA, which is noted for its agricultural research and education. Understanding the resources and expertise available at Montana State University can help farmers access valuable information and support for improving their agricultural practices.
Cedar: A large coniferous tree belonging to several genera, including Thuya and Cedrus. Managing cedar plantations supports sustainable forestry and provides valuable timber resources.
sap: The fluid that circulates through a plant’s vascular system. Understanding sap flow helps farmers manage plant health and productivity.
decompose: (Of organic material) to break down into simple chemical compounds by the action of sunlight, water, or bacteria and fungi. Decomposition is a natural process that recycles nutrients back into the soil. Farmers can utilize composting and other decomposition methods to enhance soil fertility and reduce waste. Proper management of organic material decomposition can lead to healthier soils and better crop yields.
A chemical used to control or eliminate rodent pests. Rodenticides help protect crops and stored products from damage caused by rodents. For instance, applying rodenticide in grain storage facilities to prevent rodent infestations and losses.
A numerical rating that describes the skeletal size of cattle, used to predict mature size and growth patterns. Frame scores range from 1 (small) to 9 (large). For instance, selecting cattle with appropriate frame scores for specific production goals.
mango: a tropical tree (Mangifera indica) and the fruit it produces. Growing mangoes can provide farmers with a high-value crop, especially in tropical regions where the climate is suitable for mango cultivation.
excessive: More than expected, needed, or allowed. Excessive ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer. Managing excessive inputs and outputs helps farmers optimize resource use and prevent environmental harm.
