Month: February 2025

Dairy Breeding

 April Kingsman  February 7, 2025  3 Comments on Dairy Breeding

The process of selecting and mating dairy cattle to produce offspring with desirable traits. Dairy breeding aims to improve milk yield, health, and longevity. For example, using genetic selection to enhance the productivity and health of dairy cows.

Food Security Act

 April Kingsman  February 7, 2025  0 Comments on Food Security Act

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Expected Progeny Differences (Epds)

 April Kingsman  February 6, 2025  6 Comments on Expected Progeny Differences (Epds)

A genetic evaluation tool used to predict the performance of an animal’s offspring based on its genetic traits. EPDs are essential for making informed breeding decisions. For instance, using EPDs to select bulls with desirable traits for breeding programs.

Ice Cream Production

 April Kingsman  February 6, 2025  6 Comments on Ice Cream Production

The methods and processes used to produce ice cream from milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings, including mixing, freezing, and packaging. For example, operating an ice cream production facility to produce high-quality ice cream in various flavors.

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

 April Kingsman  February 6, 2025  0 Comments on Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

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Partly Mixed Ration

 April Kingsman  February 5, 2025  0 Comments on Partly Mixed Ration

partly mixed ration: A winter feed for livestock which combines total mixed ration and separate concentrate feeding, by mixing some concentrates with the roughage and keeping the rest aside as additional feed for higher-yielding animals. Abbr PMR. Using partly mixed rations ensures balanced nutrition for livestock, improving health and productivity.

Occupational Health

 April Kingsman  February 5, 2025  5 Comments on Occupational Health

The practice of ensuring the health and safety of workers in agricultural settings. Occupational health includes measures to prevent injuries, illnesses, and exposure to hazards. For example, providing safety training and protective equipment to farm workers to reduce the risk of accidents and health issues.

Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO)

 April Kingsman  February 5, 2025  0 Comments on Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO)

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Propagation

 April Kingsman  February 4, 2025  9 Comments on Propagation

propagation: The production of new plants. Helpful content: Successful propagation involves understanding plant biology and environmental conditions. Farmers can enhance plant growth and survival rates by optimizing propagation methods and providing proper care.

I Symbol

 April Kingsman  February 4, 2025  9 Comments on I Symbol

I symbol: Iodine – a chemical element essential to the body, especially to the functioning of the thyroid gland, and is found in seaweed. Knowledge of iodine is important for farmers to ensure the health of livestock and prevent deficiencies.