Category: M

Marek’S Disease

 April Kingsman  October 9, 2023  0 Comments on Marek’S Disease

Marek’s disease: a virus disease of poultry, causing lameness and paralysis. Managing and preventing Marek’s disease is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of poultry, reducing mortality rates and ensuring better economic outcomes for farmers.

Microbe

 April Kingsman  October 6, 2023  1 Comment on Microbe

microbe: a microorganism. Viruses, bacteria, protozoa and microscopic fungi are informally referred to as microbes. Understanding the role of microbes can help farmers manage soil and livestock health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

Meal

 April Kingsman  August 14, 2023  0 Comments on Meal

meal: a finely ground compound feedingstuff for poultry and pigs, containing all the elements necessary for good health and steady growth. Using meal can help farmers provide balanced nutrition for their livestock, ensuring better health and productivity.

Malnutrition

 April Kingsman  August 10, 2023  1 Comment on Malnutrition

malnutrition: the state of not having enough to eat. Addressing malnutrition in livestock and humans is crucial for health and productivity, ensuring better growth, development, and overall well-being.

Malathion

 April Kingsman  July 26, 2023  0 Comments on Malathion

malathion: an organophosphorus insecticide used to kill aphids, mainly on flowers grown in glasshouses. Proper use of malathion can help control pest populations and protect crops from damage, ensuring better crop health and yields.

Mastication

 April Kingsman  July 10, 2023  1 Comment on Mastication

mastication: the process of grinding food in the mouth, using the teeth and jaws. Understanding mastication can help farmers manage livestock nutrition more effectively, ensuring better digestion and health.

Management

 April Kingsman  July 1, 2023  0 Comments on Management

management: the organised use of resources or materials, or the people who control an organisation or business. Effective management practices can help farmers optimize their resources and improve farm productivity.

Mutton

 April Kingsman  May 21, 2023  2 Comments on Mutton

mutton: the meat of an adult sheep, as opposed to a lamb. Understanding the market dynamics and nutritional value of mutton can help farmers optimize their sheep production and marketability, ensuring better profitability.

Mane

 April Kingsman  April 23, 2023  0 Comments on Mane

mane: long hair on the neck of a horse. Proper grooming and care of a horse’s mane can ensure better health and appearance of the animal, leading to better marketability.

Meuse-Rhine-Ijssel

 April Kingsman  April 9, 2023  0 Comments on Meuse-Rhine-Ijssel

Meuse-Rhine-Ijssel: a dual-purpose breed of cattle, originating from the Netherlands. It is used by breeders in Britain to upgrade Dairy Shorthorn. The breed’s dairy performance is similar to that of the British Friesian, and it has a fine beef conformation. Cattle are red and white in colour. Abbr MRI. Raising Meuse-Rhine-Ijssel cattle can provide farmers with a versatile and productive breed, contributing to better income and farm sustainability.