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Loghtan

 April Kingsman  May 15, 2019  3 Comments on Loghtan

Loghtan: Loghtan refers to Manx Loghtan. Understanding and preserving rare breeds like Loghtan can enhance genetic diversity and resilience in sheep farming.

Let-Down

 April Kingsman  April 28, 2019  7 Comments on Let-Down

Let-Down: Let-down refers to the let-down of milk, the release of milk from the mammary gland. The hormone oxytoxin activates the release of milk. The let-down lasts between seven and ten minutes, when the extraction of milk from the udder is easiest. Understanding the let-down process helps dairy farmers optimize milking efficiency.

Leaf Stripe

 April Kingsman  April 7, 2019  5 Comments on Leaf Stripe

Leaf Stripe: Leaf stripe is a disease of barley and oats (Pyrenophora graminea) where the young leaves show pale stripes and seedlings often die. Managing leaf stripe through disease prevention and control measures can protect barley and oat crops and improve yields.

Light Sussex

 April Kingsman  March 4, 2019  4 Comments on Light Sussex

Light Sussex: Light Sussex is a dual-purpose breed of poultry, one of the several varieties of the Sussex breed. The birds are white, with black stripes to the feathers of the neck and black feathers on the wings and tail. Raising Light Sussex chickens can enhance poultry production and farm profitability.

Linkage

 April Kingsman  February 12, 2019  3 Comments on Linkage

Linkage: Linkage is the process of two or more genes situated close together on a chromosome being inherited together. Understanding genetic linkage can help farmers make informed breeding decisions.

Lion Quality

 April Kingsman  January 25, 2019  3 Comments on Lion Quality

Lion Quality: Lion Quality is the symbol used on eggs in the UK to show that they come from a British Egg Industry Council-approved supplier. Adhering to quality standards like Lion Quality can enhance product marketability and consumer trust.

Leptospira Hardjo

 April Kingsman  December 10, 2018  2 Comments on Leptospira Hardjo

Leptospira Hardjo: Leptospira Hardjo is a bacterium which infects cattle and humans, causing leptospirosis and Weil’s disease. Abbr LH, lep hardjo. Understanding and preventing leptospirosis can protect livestock health and prevent zoonotic diseases.

Lifetime

 April Kingsman  November 30, 2018  1 Comment on Lifetime

Lifetime: Lifetime refers to 1. the time during which an organism is alive, and 2. the approximate time it would take for the part of an atmospheric pollutant concentration created by humans to return to its natural level assuming emissions cease. Average lifetimes range from about a week for products such as sulphate aerosols to more than a century for CFCs and carbon dioxide. Also called atmospheric lifetime. Understanding the lifetime of agricultural products and pollutants can help farmers make sustainable decisions.

Leaf Joint

 April Kingsman  June 19, 2018  6 Comments on Leaf Joint

Leaf Joint: A leaf joint is a point on the stem of a plant where a new shoot may grow. Understanding plant growth points can aid in effective pruning and plant management.

Laying Cage

 April Kingsman  June 8, 2018  5 Comments on Laying Cage

Laying Cage: A laying cage is a specially built cage for laying hens. The cages are arranged in tiers and each cage should allow the birds to stand comfortably, allow the eggs to roll forward, and permit access to food and water, easy cleaning, and easy handling of the birds. Properly designed laying cages can improve poultry welfare and egg collection efficiency.