Month: March 2023

Calf Ear Tagging

 April Kingsman  March 5, 2023  0 Comments on Calf Ear Tagging

The practice of attaching identification tags to the ears of calves for management and record-keeping purposes. Ear tagging helps track individual animals’ health and production records. For instance, using ear tags to identify and monitor each calf in a herd.

Freemartin

 April Kingsman  March 4, 2023  0 Comments on Freemartin

Freemartin: A female calf produced when a male and female embryo share a uterus, causing the reproductive system of the female embryo to be effectively masculinised. Properly managing freemartins ensures their health and productivity.

Brown Rot

 April Kingsman  March 2, 2023  0 Comments on Brown Rot

brown rot: A fungal disease affecting fruit trees. Managing brown rot through fungicides and cultural practices maintains healthy fruit crops and high yields.

Radish

 April Kingsman  March 1, 2023  1 Comment on Radish

radish: A small plant with red or white roots used mainly in salads. Provides farmers with a quick-growing crop that can be sold fresh or used to diversify their produce offerings.