Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
Crude Fibre: Crude fibre noun a term used in analyzing foodstuffs, as a measure of digestibility. Fibre is necessary for good digestion, and lack of it can lead to diseases in the intestines. Understanding crude fibre content aids in managing livestock nutrition and health.
Feed Intake: The amount of food eaten by an animal. Monitoring feed intake helps detect health issues and optimize feeding practices.
The characteristics of milk, including composition, flavor, and safety. Milk quality is essential for consumer satisfaction and dairy product processing. For instance, monitoring milk quality through regular testing and adhering to hygiene standards.
sporicide: a substance that kills spores. Using sporicides helps farmers manage pests and diseases, ensuring healthy crop growth and better yields.
Faecal: Referring to faeces. (The US spelling is fecal.) Proper management of faecal matter is crucial on farms to prevent contamination, manage waste effectively, and maintain sanitary conditions for both livestock and crops.
Milk that has been processed to break down fat molecules, creating a uniform texture and preventing cream separation. Homogenization improves milk quality and consistency. For instance, homogenizing milk to produce smooth and consistent dairy products like yogurt and ice cream.
The information provided on dairy product packaging, including ingredients, nutritional content, and expiration dates. For example, designing dairy labels to comply with regulatory requirements and inform consumers about product details.
dog: A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis lupus familiaris) that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice. Dogs can serve various roles on a farm, including herding livestock, guarding property, and providing companionship. Proper training and care are essential for farm dogs to ensure they are healthy and effective in their roles.
dyke: A long wall of earth built to keep water out or a ditch for drainage. Dyke pond farming is a system of organic agriculture combining crop growing on the dykes that surround ponds in which fish are bred. It is common in China. Proper management of dykes is essential for controlling water levels and preventing flooding.
volatile organic compound: An organic compound which evaporates at a relatively low temperature. Managing VOC emissions can improve air quality and environmental sustainability on the farm.
