Category: B

branding iron: A tool used to apply a brand to livestock. Using branding irons ensures clear and permanent identification marks on animals.

beef: Meat of bull or cow. Producing high-quality beef meets market demand and provides a key source of farm income.

butter: A dairy product made from churning cream. Producing butter provides valuable farm products and diversifies income.

broadleaf: Referring to plants with wide leaves, such as deciduous trees. Managing broadleaf plants supports biodiversity and provides valuable timber and forage.

biennial: A plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle, growing vegetatively in the first year and flowering in the second. Understanding biennials helps farmers plan crop rotations and manage land use effectively.

blackjack: A weed of the daisy family. Controlling blackjack through weed management practices protects crop yields.

bull beef: Beef from young, uncastrated male cattle. Producing bull beef meets market demand and provides high-quality meat.

buttock: The lower back part of an animal. Managing buttock areas in livestock helps prevent infections and maintain animal health.

buck brush: A term for certain shrubs or small trees used as forage for livestock. Managing buck brush supports grazing and provides valuable forage.

brucellosis: A bacterial infection affecting livestock and humans. Vaccinating and managing biosecurity against brucellosis protects herd health and public safety.