Author: April Kingsman

withers: Withers are the ridge between the shoulder blades of an animal. Understanding animal anatomy helps farmers in proper livestock handling and health management.

gamete: A sex cell. Understanding gametes is crucial for animal breeding and improving livestock genetics.

succulent foods: feedingstuffs which contain a lot of water; they are palatable and filling, and usually have a laxative effect. Most root crops, e.g., swedes and turnips, are succulents. Properly managing succulent foods ensures efficient livestock nutrition and health, supporting farm productivity.

bacterial pneumonia: Pneumonia caused by bacterial infection, notably by pneumococcus. Farmers need to recognize symptoms early and administer proper veterinary care to prevent outbreaks in their herds.

wholemeal: Flour that contains a large proportion of the original wheat seed, including the bran. Using wholemeal can provide a nutritious food product, enhancing farm profitability.

Water Framework Directive: A basis for future policy decisions in the European Union, setting objectives for water use and management and waste water disposal. Abbr WFD. Complying with the Water Framework Directive can improve water management and environmental sustainability on the farm.

Romney: A hardy breed of sheep found in large numbers on Romney Marsh, which has heavy fine-quality long wool fleece. The Romney half-breed has been developed by crossing Romney ewes with North Country Cheviot rams, and has been widely exported. Also called Kent. Raising Romney sheep provides farmers with high-quality wool and meat, supporting diversified farm income.

The methods and processes used to produce yogurt from milk, including fermentation, straining, and flavoring. For example, implementing yogurt production methods to create a variety of yogurt products, including Greek yogurt and flavored yogurt.

parasitism: A state in which one organism, the parasite, lives on or inside another organism, the host, and derives its nourishment and other needs from it. Managing parasitism in crops and livestock is vital for preventing economic losses.

allograft: A graft of tissue from one individual to another of the same species. Also called homograft. Using allografts helps farmers in animal breeding and veterinary procedures.