Author: April Kingsman

Cross-Infection: Cross-infection noun an infection of other animals in a herd or flock from an infected animal. Managing cross-infection involves implementing biosecurity measures to protect livestock health.

Joint Nature Conservation Committee: Joint Nature Conservation Committee – a UK government advisory body on conservation. Abbr JNCC. Helps farmers stay informed about conservation practices and regulations.

tocopherol: One of a group of fat-soluble chemicals that make up vitamin E. It is particularly abundant in vegetable oils and leafy green vegetables. Ensuring adequate tocopherol in livestock diets can improve reproductive health and prevent deficiencies.

overwinter: Spending winter in a particular place, such as livestock overwintering on southern plains. Managing overwintering practices is crucial for maintaining livestock health and productivity. Farmers can benefit from providing adequate shelter, nutrition, and care during the winter months to ensure animal welfare and performance.

pine pine pine: A type of evergreen tree. Raising trees like pine can provide valuable timber and meet market demands for wood products.

sugar beet topper: an attachment to a sugar beet harvester which collects the sugar beet tops. Some have choppers and blower units, which chop up the tops and then blow them into a trailer. Using sugar beet toppers ensures efficient harvesting and use of crop residues, supporting farm productivity.

agriculturalist: A person trained in applying the principles of science to farming. Farmers benefit from the expertise of agriculturalists to enhance their practices and productivity.

A thin, tenderized cut of beef, often used for quick cooking and sandwiches. For example, producing minute steaks for fast and easy meals.

Consumer: Consumer noun a person or company which buys and uses goods and services Gas consumers are protesting at the increase in prices. The factory is a heavy consumer of water. Understanding consumer behavior helps farmers meet market demands and optimize production.

Litter: Litter is 1. a group of young mammals born to one mother at the same time. The sow had a litter of ten piglets. 2. bedding for livestock. Straw is the best type of litter, although bracken, peat moss, sawdust, and wood shavings can be used. To litter means to leave rubbish in a place or to give birth. Bears litter in early spring. Properly managing livestock litter can enhance animal welfare and hygiene.