Month: October 2023

Contagious Abortion

 April Kingsman  October 11, 2023  2 Comments on Contagious Abortion

Contagious Abortion: Contagious abortion noun Brucellosis, an infectious disease, which is usually associated with cattle where it results in reduced milk yields, infertility, and abortion. Managing contagious abortion involves vaccination and biosecurity measures to protect livestock health.

Drill Coulter

 April Kingsman  October 10, 2023  0 Comments on Drill Coulter

drill coulter: A coulter that makes a furrow for sowing seed. Drill coulters are essential for precision planting, helping to create uniform seed rows and improve crop establishment.

Agistment

 April Kingsman  October 10, 2023  0 Comments on Agistment

agistment: Money paid for grazing stock on land owned by another person. Understanding agistment can help farmers manage grazing resources and livestock efficiently.

Marek’S Disease

 April Kingsman  October 9, 2023  0 Comments on Marek’S Disease

Marek’s disease: a virus disease of poultry, causing lameness and paralysis. Managing and preventing Marek’s disease is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of poultry, reducing mortality rates and ensuring better economic outcomes for farmers.

Catchment

 April Kingsman  October 8, 2023  1 Comment on Catchment

Catchment: An area of land that collects and drains rainwater, such as a lake or river basin. Managing catchment areas supports sustainable water use and protects soil and water quality on farms.

Embryo Transfer

 April Kingsman  October 7, 2023  0 Comments on Embryo Transfer

embryo transfer: The transplanting of an embryo from one animal into the womb of another, used as a method of improving breeding quality. Abbr ET. Embryo transfer helps farmers enhance livestock genetics and improve herd quality.

Flight Feathers

 April Kingsman  October 7, 2023  1 Comment on Flight Feathers

Flight Feathers: The main feathers on a bird’s wing, properly called the ‘primaries’. Managing flight feathers is important for the health and welfare of poultry and other birds on the farm.

Microbe

 April Kingsman  October 6, 2023  1 Comment on Microbe

microbe: a microorganism. Viruses, bacteria, protozoa and microscopic fungi are informally referred to as microbes. Understanding the role of microbes can help farmers manage soil and livestock health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

Beef Shorthorn

 April Kingsman  October 4, 2023  0 Comments on Beef Shorthorn

beef shorthorn: A breed of compact, short-legged beef cattle. Raising beef shorthorns provides high-quality meat and efficient feed conversion.

Deer-Stalking

 April Kingsman  October 4, 2023  1 Comment on Deer-Stalking

deer-stalking: The hunting of deer in the wild. Deer-stalking requires skills in tracking, shooting, and understanding deer behavior. Farmers and landowners offering deer-stalking experiences should ensure that hunters are trained and follow ethical hunting practices. Providing guided hunts and ensuring sustainable deer populations can create a positive reputation and attract more clients.