Month: April 2023

paratyphoid: A disease of pigs caused by infection with salmonella bacteria. Young pigs run a high fever and may die within 24 hours. Preventing and managing infections like paratyphoid is essential for livestock health and farm profitability.

Barrosa: A breed of cattle from northern Portugal used for both draught and meat. Diversifying cattle breeds like Barrosa can enhance farm resilience and productivity.

Cratch: Cratch /kræ?/ noun a rack used for feeding livestock out of doors. Utilizing cratches provides proper feeding facilities for livestock.

Crossbreed: Crossbreed /kr?sbri:d/ noun an animal bred from two different pure breeds verb to produce new breeds of animals by mating animals of different pure breeds. Engaging in crossbreeding practices supports genetic diversity and livestock improvement.

JRA: Joint Regulatory Authority – the body which processes applications to grow and sell genetically modified crops. Helps farmers understand and comply with regulations regarding GM crops.

Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO): The managing head of a state veterinary service. Engaging with the CVO helps farmers stay informed about and comply with livestock health regulations and best practices.

The initiatives and activities that involve and support local communities in the food production and distribution process, including education, health, and economic development. For example, implementing food product community engagement programs to build positive relationships and contribute to community well-being.

shrubby: Growing like a shrub. Farmers benefit from understanding shrubby plants for better crop and landscape management.