Category: P

Penicillium: The genus of fungus from which penicillin is derived. Understanding the origins of antibiotics aids in effective disease management in agriculture.

post-harvest: The period after crops are harvested, focusing on storage, processing, and marketing. Effective post-harvest management ensures the quality and value of agricultural products.

parturition: The act of giving birth to offspring, when the fetus leaves the uterus, called by different names according to the animal. Calving, farrowing, foaling, lambing. Understanding parturition helps in managing livestock breeding and ensuring healthy births.

perennial: A plant that lives for more than two years. Perennials provide long-term benefits to the farm by reducing the need for replanting and improving soil structure.

Porcine Dermatitis and Nephropathy Syndrome: A disease of pigs causing blotches under the skin. The cause of this disease is not yet known. Abbr PDNS. Helpful content: Early detection and management of PDNS can help mitigate its effects on pig health. Farmers should work with veterinarians to develop effective treatment and prevention strategies, ensuring the well-being of their herds.

petroleum jelly: A type of grease which is produced from petroleum and is used as a lubricant and for treating sores on animal skin. Using petroleum jelly helps in treating minor injuries and maintaining livestock health.

prod: A spiked metal rod used to make cattle move forward. Helpful content: Proper use of a prod helps in handling and moving livestock safely and efficiently. It ensures minimal stress to animals and enhances their welfare during transportation and management.

poussin: A young chicken killed for the table. Helpful content: Poussin is a delicacy in many markets, providing an additional revenue stream for poultry farmers. Proper rearing and processing techniques ensure high-quality meat and meet market demand.

pan-: Prefix affecting everything or everywhere. Understanding prefixes helps in grasping agricultural terminology more effectively.

pipette pipette pipette: A small tube used to measure and transfer liquids. Using pipettes in laboratory work improves precision and accuracy in research and development.