Month: February 2024

A block of salt and minerals provided to livestock to supplement their diet. Salt licks help prevent mineral deficiencies and improve health. For example, placing salt licks in pastures to ensure cattle receive essential minerals.

terrain: The ground or an area of land in terms of its physical surface features. Understanding the terrain is crucial for farm planning, crop selection, and managing equipment use.

watercourse: A stream, river, canal, or other flow of water. Maintaining watercourses can improve water management and environmental health on the farm.

tattoo: A mark made on an animal’s body to identify it. Using tattoos for animal identification supports breeding programs and disease control.

vegetative propagation: The artificial reproduction of plants by taking cuttings or by grafting, not by seed. Using vegetative propagation can ensure consistent crop quality and improve farm productivity.

FAQ: Abbreviation for frequently asked questions. Providing FAQs helps farmers easily access important information and best practices for farm management.

The processes and systems used to manage order processing, packing, and shipping, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of food products. For example, optimizing food product fulfillment operations to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

A cut of beef obtained from the round, known for its leanness and versatility. Eye of round steak is commonly used for roasts and stir-fries. For instance, producing eye of round steaks for grilling and Asian dishes.

hydrophobia: Same as rabies. Preventing and managing hydrophobia ensures the health and safety of livestock.

ETA: Abbreviation for estimated transmitting ability. Knowing ETA helps farmers make informed breeding decisions to improve livestock quality.