Author: April Kingsman

net blotch: a fungal disease of barley, with dark brown blotches affecting the leaves. Managing net blotch is essential for maintaining healthy barley crops and ensuring high yields. Farmers can benefit from implementing integrated disease management practices, such as crop rotation, resistant varieties, and timely fungicide applications. Regular monitoring and early detection of net blotch can help minimize its impact, reducing crop losses and improving profitability. Effective disease management supports sustainable barley production and enhances overall farm productivity.

respiration: The action of breathing. Understanding respiration is crucial for managing livestock health and addressing respiratory issues.

Comice: Comice /k?mi:s/ Doyenne du Comice noun a variety of pear known for its sweetness and juiciness. Cultivating Comice pears adds value to orchard production and provides high-quality fruit for markets.

hay fever: Same as pollinosis. Managing hay fever effectively can improve the health and productivity of farm workers during peak haymaking seasons.

domestic animal: An animal such as a dog or cat which lives with human beings as a pet or an animal such as a pig or goat which is kept by human beings for food or other uses. Farmers must ensure that domestic animals are well-fed, sheltered, and receive regular veterinary care.

Celsius: A scale of temperature where the freezing point of water is 0° and the boiling point is 100°. Symbol: C. Understanding temperature scales helps farmers monitor and manage environmental conditions for optimal crop and livestock health.

Complex Vertebral Malformation: Complex vertebral malformation noun a congenital condition of Holstein cattle, symptoms of which include reduced weight and a misshapen backbone. Abbr CVM. Managing complex vertebral malformation involves genetic testing and selective breeding to reduce incidence.

Cold Shortening: Cold shortening noun chilling meat too quickly after slaughter, which makes it tough. Properly managing meat processing techniques ensures high-quality, tender meat products.

Combine Drill: Combine drill noun a drill which sows grain and fertilizer at the same time (NOTE: Some drills have separate tubes for the seed and the fertilizer, others have one tube for both. It is important to clean combine drills after use, as the corrosive action of the fertilizer can damage the tubes). Using combine drills ensures efficient planting and fertilization.

phototoxic: Able to cause harm to living organisms in the presence of light. Managing phototoxic substances ensures the safety of crops and livestock.