Fee
Fee: Money paid to a professional for a service. Farmers often pay fees for veterinary services, consultations, and other professional support to maintain farm operations.
Month: February 2025
Sprig
sprig: a small shoot or twig. Proper management of sprigs ensures healthy growth and optimal yields of plants and crops.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
