Category: C

Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis (Cae)

 April Kingsman  February 13, 2011  0 Comments on Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis (Cae)

Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis (CAE): A disease of goats characterized by swollen joints and pneumonia, spread by contact with saliva and milk. Preventing CAE involves regular testing, culling infected animals, and maintaining biosecurity measures.

Confederation Of European Maize Producers

 April Kingsman  February 9, 2011  0 Comments on Confederation Of European Maize Producers

Confederation of European Maize Producers: Confederation of European Maize Producers noun an organization representing the interests of European farmers who produce maize. Engaging with the Confederation of European Maize Producers supports advocacy and policy development for maize farmers.

Cloaca

 April Kingsman  January 26, 2011  0 Comments on Cloaca

Cloaca: The terminal region of the gut with intestinal, urinary, and genital canals opening into it. Understanding livestock anatomy, including the cloaca, helps farmers manage animal health and diagnose conditions.

Cottage Piggery

 April Kingsman  January 16, 2011  1 Comment on Cottage Piggery

Cottage Piggery: Cottage piggery noun a pig housing with low roofs and an open yard. Utilizing cottage piggeries provides proper housing and management for pigs.

Cow Beef

 April Kingsman  January 12, 2011  1 Comment on Cow Beef

Cow Beef: Cow beef noun beef from dairy cows no longer needed for milk production. Utilizing cow beef provides valuable meat resources.

Contact

 April Kingsman  January 4, 2011  2 Comments on Contact

Contact: Contact noun a physical connection between two or more things, especially the fact of one touching the other Don’t allow the part to come into contact with water. Managing contact involves preventing contamination and ensuring product quality.

Case

 April Kingsman  January 3, 2011  1 Comment on Case

Case: An outer covering or a single occurrence of a disease. Properly managing cases of disease involves implementing biosecurity measures and providing appropriate veterinary care to protect livestock health.

Clayey

 April Kingsman  December 28, 2010  0 Comments on Clayey

Clayey: Containing clay. Understanding soil composition helps farmers manage fertility and optimize crop production on clayey lands.

Cattle Grid

 April Kingsman  December 10, 2010  1 Comment on Cattle Grid

Cattle Grid: A type of grill covering a hole in the road to prevent stock from crossing but allowing vehicles and humans to pass. Using cattle grids helps farmers manage livestock movement and protect pasturelands.

Cross-Compliance

 April Kingsman  November 24, 2010  1 Comment on Cross-Compliance

Cross-Compliance: Cross-compliance noun the setting of environmental conditions that must be met when developing agricultural support policies, especially in the European Union. Also called environmental conditionality. ‘While there is some evidence to suggest that farmers in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones are taking greater account of the value of manures it is becoming increasingly apparent that cross-compliance, and therefore the Single Payment Scheme, also requires farmers to make allowances for the nutrients in any organic matter applied.’ [Farmers Guardian]. Engaging in cross-compliance practices supports sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.