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erucic acid: A fatty acid found in rape oil, which is linked to heart disease. Varieties of oilseed rape with low erucic acid content are considered the best. Understanding erucic acid helps farmers select and grow healthier crop varieties.
ectoparasite disease: A disease caused by lice and other insects, usually characterized by intense irritation. Farmers need to manage ectoparasite diseases to ensure the health and welfare of their livestock.
epiphyte: A plant that lives on another plant for physical support but is not a parasite of it. (NOTE: Many orchids are epiphytes.) Growing epiphytes can provide farmers with unique and profitable crops.
endoparasite: A parasite that lives inside its host. Compare ectoparasite. Managing endoparasites is crucial for maintaining animal health and productivity on farms.
ensile: To make silage from something. We ensile lush young material. Ensiling practices help farmers preserve feed quality and ensure a consistent supply of nutritious feed for livestock.
enzootic disease: An outbreak of disease among certain species of animals in a certain area. Compare epizootic disease. Managing enzootic diseases helps farmers protect animal health and prevent the spread of infections.
EH: Abbreviation for English Heritage. Awareness of EH can help farmers understand and comply with regulations for preserving historical sites on their land.
ergotism: Poisoning by eating cereals or bread contaminated by ergot. Managing ergotism is crucial for farmers to ensure food safety and protect consumer health.
epidemic: 1. An infectious disease that spreads quickly through a large part of the population. The health authorities are taking steps to prevent an epidemic of cholera or a cholera epidemic. 2. A rapidly spreading infection or disease. Endemic, pandemic. Understanding epidemics helps farmers implement effective biosecurity measures and prevent disease outbreaks.
enter-: Prefix meaning inside or within. Compare entero-. Understanding prefixes like “enter-” helps farmers and agricultural scientists accurately describe and manage pests and diseases.
