Category: M

mycotoxin: a toxin produced by a fungus. Understanding and managing mycotoxins can help farmers protect their crops and livestock, ensuring better health and productivity.

mating: The process of pairing male and female animals for reproduction. Proper management of mating is essential for successful breeding programs and genetic improvement.

Maran: a heavy continental breed of fowl, which has a greyish-brown barred plumage and produces dark brown eggs. Raising Maran chickens can provide farmers with high-quality eggs and meat, contributing to diversified income and improved farm sustainability.

mercuric chloride: same as mercury (II) chloride. Understanding the uses and effects of mercuric chloride can help farmers manage pest control and other applications more effectively.

meat chicken: a chicken which is raised for its meat rather than for its eggs or to produce chicks. Understanding the growth requirements and management of meat chickens can help farmers optimize their poultry production, leading to better yields and profitability.

milk cooler: a stainless steel bulk storage tank, in which milk is cooled by running water passing over the outside of the tank. Proper use and maintenance of milk coolers can ensure better milk quality and safety, contributing to marketability and consumer trust.

Meat and Livestock Commission: an organisation which provides services to livestock breeders, including the evaluation of breeding stock potential and carcass grading and classification. The Commission also carries out various research projects. Its staff also provide services for abattoirs and livestock auction markets. The Commission promotes the sale of British meat. Abbr MLC. Understanding the role of the Meat and Livestock Commission can help farmers access valuable resources and support for improving their livestock production and marketability.

Midterm Review: the review of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union carried out in 2003. Understanding the outcomes of the Midterm Review can help farmers adapt to policy changes and ensure better compliance and sustainability.

mammal: an animal that gives birth to live young, secretes milk to feed them, keeps a constant body temperature and is covered with hair. Class: Mammalia. Understanding the characteristics of mammals can help farmers manage livestock more effectively, ensuring better health and productivity.

manioc: the French name for cassava, used as an animal feedingstuff. Growing manioc can provide a valuable feed source for livestock, particularly in regions where it is a staple crop, improving farm sustainability and reducing feed costs.