Author: April Kingsman

Flat Rate Feeding

 April Kingsman  April 27, 2024  0 Comments on Flat Rate Feeding

Flat Rate Feeding: A system of feeding concentrates to dairy cows, involving few changes to the level of concentrate input from calving to turnout. Implementing flat rate feeding can simplify feed management and ensure consistent nutrition for dairy cows.

Advanced Register

 April Kingsman  April 27, 2024  0 Comments on Advanced Register

advanced register: A book which records breeding performance of outstanding livestock. Keeping an advanced register helps farmers track and improve their breeding programs.

Embryo Transfer Techniques

 April Kingsman  April 26, 2024  1 Comment on Embryo Transfer Techniques

The methods used to transfer fertilized embryos from donor to recipient animals, allowing for genetic improvement and controlled breeding. For example, using embryo transfer techniques to enhance herd genetics and increase productivity.

Tull, Jethro

 April Kingsman  April 26, 2024  1 Comment on Tull, Jethro

Tull, Jethro: (1674–1740) An 18th-century gentleman farmer. He invented the mechanical seed drill and the horse-drawn hoe. Understanding historical figures like Jethro Tull can provide insights into the development of modern agricultural practices.

Leaseback

 April Kingsman  April 25, 2024  0 Comments on Leaseback

Leaseback: Leaseback is an arrangement where property is sold and then taken back by the former owner on a lease. Leaseback arrangements can provide farmers with liquidity while retaining use of essential assets.

Stomach Digestion

 April Kingsman  April 23, 2024  0 Comments on Stomach Digestion

stomach digestion: the part of the digestive process which takes place in the animal’s stomach. Properly managing stomach digestion ensures optimal nutrition and health in livestock, supporting productivity and well-being.

Intermuscular

 April Kingsman  April 21, 2024  0 Comments on Intermuscular

intermuscular: Referring to something which is between muscles. Helps farmers understand animal anatomy and meat quality.

Milk Tank

 April Kingsman  April 20, 2024  0 Comments on Milk Tank

A large refrigerated storage tank used to hold and cool milk on dairy farms before it is transported for processing. Bulk tanks are essential for maintaining milk quality. For example, storing milk in bulk tanks to keep it fresh until it is collected by milk tankers.

Melon

 April Kingsman  April 19, 2024  1 Comment on Melon

melon: a plant of the cucumber family (Cucumis melo) with a sweet fruit. The flesh of the fruit varies from green to orange or white. Growing melons can provide farmers with a high-value crop, particularly for markets interested in fresh fruit.

National Office Of Animal Health

 April Kingsman  April 18, 2024  1 Comment on National Office Of Animal Health

National Office of Animal Health: NOAH is an organization that represents the British animal medicines industry. Abbr NOAH. The National Office of Animal Health provides farmers with information on veterinary medicines and best practices for animal health management. By staying informed through NOAH, farmers can ensure their livestock receive effective treatments, prevent disease outbreaks, and maintain high animal welfare standards. Access to reliable veterinary products and guidance helps improve livestock productivity, health, and farm profitability.