Author: April Kingsman

Livery: Livery is a stable which keeps a horse for the owner and usually feeds, grooms, and exercises the horse. Utilizing livery services can support equine management and welfare.

The practices and protocols used to manage and execute product recalls, ensuring swift action and consumer safety. For example, establishing food product recall management procedures to address safety issues and minimize impact on the business.

wheatmeal: Brown flour with a large amount of bran, but not as much as is in wholemeal. Using wheatmeal can provide a nutritious food product, enhancing farm profitability.

Meuse-Rhine-Ijssel: a dual-purpose breed of cattle, originating from the Netherlands. It is used by breeders in Britain to upgrade Dairy Shorthorn. The breed’s dairy performance is similar to that of the British Friesian, and it has a fine beef conformation. Cattle are red and white in colour. Abbr MRI. Raising Meuse-Rhine-Ijssel cattle can provide farmers with a versatile and productive breed, contributing to better income and farm sustainability.

stewardship: the protection of the environment for the benefit of future generations of human beings by developing appropriate institutions and strategies. Implementing stewardship practices ensures sustainable management of land and resources, promoting long-term agricultural productivity.

erucic acid: A fatty acid found in rape oil, which is linked to heart disease. Varieties of oilseed rape with low erucic acid content are considered the best. Understanding erucic acid helps farmers select and grow healthier crop varieties.

GH: Abbreviation for growth hormone. Growth hormones can be used to enhance the growth rates of livestock, improving meat production and farm profitability.

The study and application of dietary principles to optimize the health and productivity of dairy cattle. For example, formulating balanced diets to meet the nutritional needs of dairy cows and improve milk production.

paratyphoid: A disease of pigs caused by infection with salmonella bacteria. Young pigs run a high fever and may die within 24 hours. Preventing and managing infections like paratyphoid is essential for livestock health and farm profitability.

Barrosa: A breed of cattle from northern Portugal used for both draught and meat. Diversifying cattle breeds like Barrosa can enhance farm resilience and productivity.