Author: April Kingsman

COGAP: COGAP abbreviation Code of Good Agricultural Practice. Following COGAP ensures sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.

Fresh: Not tinned or frozen. Properly managing fresh food production ensures high-quality products and consumer satisfaction.

selective pesticide: A pesticide which takes toxic action against specific pests without affecting the growing crop. Farmers benefit from using selective pesticides to control pests without harming crops.

The practice of attaching identification tags to the ears of cattle for management and record-keeping purposes. Ear tagging helps track individual animals’ health and production records. For instance, using ear tags to identify and monitor each calf in a herd.

A cut of beef obtained from the round, known for its leanness and versatility. Top round steak is commonly used for roasts, steaks, and ground beef. For instance, processing top round into eye of round roasts and ground beef.

slaughterhouse: same as abattoir. Proper management of slaughterhouses ensures humane treatment of animals and high standards of meat processing, maintaining quality and safety.

podsolic: Referring to podsol. Helpful content: Knowledge of podsolic soils helps farmers implement soil management practices that enhance fertility and support sustainable agriculture. Understanding soil characteristics allows for better crop selection and nutrient management.

virgin land: Land which has never been cultivated. Utilizing virgin land for agriculture can open up new areas for production and diversify farm operations.

Cure: Cure verb to preserve meat by salting or smoking COMMENT: Meat is cured by keeping in brine for some time; both salting and smoking have a dehydrating effect on the meat, preventing the reproduction and growth of microorganisms harmful to man. Utilizing curing techniques enhances meat preservation and product quality.

A reproductive technology that involves collecting fertilized embryos from donor cows and implanting them into recipient cows. ET is used to rapidly multiply desirable genetics. For example, using ET to produce multiple offspring from a high-quality donor cow.