Category: C

Cation: An ion with a positive electric charge. Understanding cation exchange capacity helps farmers manage soil fertility and optimize crop growth.

Crimp: Crimp /kr?mp/ verb to condition fresh cut grass, by nipping the stems and releasing the sap. Utilizing crimping techniques enhances feed quality for livestock.

Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHCS): An organization setting common standards for testing non-notifiable diseases in cattle. Engaging with CHCS helps farmers maintain herd health and comply with industry standards.

Chlorination: Sterilization by adding chlorine. Implementing chlorination practices helps farmers manage water quality and ensure food safety in processing operations.

CAE (Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis): A disease of goats that affects their joints and overall health. Preventing and managing CAE involves regular testing, culling infected animals, and maintaining biosecurity measures to protect herd health.

Casual Labour: Workers hired for short periods from time to time. Utilizing casual labor helps farmers manage seasonal work demands and reduce labor costs.

Contaminate: Contaminate verb to make something impure by touching it or by adding something, especially something harmful, to it Supplies of drinking water were contaminated by uncontrolled discharges from the factory. A whole group of tourists fell ill after eating contaminated food. Preventing contamination ensures product safety and protects consumer health.

Clear: To remove plants to prepare open land for cultivation. Properly clearing land helps farmers prepare for planting and manage field operations efficiently.

Chemical Score: Comparison of the relative protein values of particular foodstuffs, tested in laboratory experiments. Using chemical score assessments helps farmers formulate balanced livestock diets and ensure optimal animal health.

Cappie: A disease of sheep associated with thinning of the skull bones. Managing sheep health involves monitoring for signs of cappie and providing appropriate veterinary care to affected animals.