Category: E

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.

epizootic disease: A disease which spreads to large numbers of animals over a large area. Compare enzootic disease. Managing epizootic diseases helps farmers protect animal health and prevent the spread of infections.