Category: H

hog cholera: Same as swine fever. Preventing and managing hog cholera ensures the health and productivity of swine herds.

hemlock: A poisonous plant. Managing hemlock on farmland prevents livestock poisoning and ensures the safety of animals.

hazel: A nut-bearing tree (Corylus avellana). Growing hazel trees can provide farmers with a valuable nut crop and contribute to biodiversity.

Hagberg falling number: The falling time in seconds in the Hagberg test. Understanding and utilizing Hagberg falling numbers allows farmers to improve their wheat’s market value by ensuring it meets industry standards.

habitat action plan: A detailed description of a specific habitat together with the detailed actions and targets proposed for conserving it. Abbr HAP. Implementing habitat action plans can help farmers contribute to biodiversity conservation, which can improve ecosystem health and resilience on their land.

herringbone parlour: A type of milking parlour with no stalls and where the operator works from a central pit. The cattle stand side by side at an angle on each side of the central pit. Using herringbone parlours improves milking efficiency and cow comfort.

halothane gene: A recessive gene found in some breeds of pigs which affects the animal’s susceptibility to stress and can lead to porcine stress syndrome. Understanding genetic traits like the halothane gene allows farmers to select for healthier, more resilient livestock.

Hebridean sheep: A rare breed of small black sheep of Scandinavian origin. The fleece is jet-black in color, and the animals have one pair of horns curling downwards and another pair almost upright. Raising Hebridean sheep can provide farmers with a unique and valuable breed known for its hardiness and quality wool.

hydrated lime: A substance produced when burnt lime is wetted. It is a mixture of calcium oxide and water, used to improve soil quality. The lime is in powder form, having been burnt to break it down from large lumps. Also called slaked lime. Using hydrated lime improves soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth.

headfly: A parasitic insect Hydrotaea irritans which mainly affects sheep and can transmit summer mastitis. Managing headfly infestations helps maintain sheep health and productivity.