Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
Contact Animal: Contact animal noun an animal which has had contact with a diseased animal and which may need to be isolated Movement restrictions placed on the contact animals in the herd will remain in place and the animals will be subject to testing for brucellosis over a period of months. [Farmers Guardian]. Managing contact animals helps prevent disease spread and ensure herd health.
Catabolism: The breaking down of complex chemicals into simple chemicals. Understanding catabolism aids in managing livestock nutrition and metabolism for optimal health and productivity.
Commercial: Commercial adjective 1. referring to business 2. produced to be sold for profit. Focusing on commercial agriculture enhances farm profitability and market reach.
Chloro-: Prefix referring to chlorine or green. Understanding chemical prefixes helps farmers manage inputs and processes for optimal farm operations.
Consume: Consume verb 1. to use up or burn fuel The new pump consumes only half the fuel which the other pump would use. 2. To eat foodstuffs The population consumes ten tonnes of foodstuffs per week. Managing consumption involves efficient resource use and waste reduction.
Cover: Cover verb to copulate with a female animal a bull covers a cow noun 1. something that goes over something else completely 2. the amount of soil surface covered with plants. ground cover 3. plants grown to cover the surface of the soil Grass cover will provide some protection against erosion. Utilizing cover crops and ground cover techniques enhances soil health and prevents erosion.
Calyx: The part of a flower made up of green sepals that cover the flower when it is in bud. Understanding plant anatomy, including the calyx, aids in breeding and cultivating healthy crops.
Calcium Uptake: The process of calcium being absorbed into an animals bloodstream from food. Ensuring adequate calcium uptake is vital for livestock health, supporting bone development and overall well-being.
Cottonwood: Cottonwood /k?t?nw?d/ noun a kind of poplar tree. Genus: Populis. Understanding cottonwood management aids in timber production and forest management.
Cattle Tracing System (CTS): A computerized system registering cattle and their movements from birth to death. Using CTS helps farmers manage herd records, ensure traceability, and comply with regulations.
