Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
transmissible spongiform encephalopathy: The name given to the group of spongiform encephalopathies which affect animals or humans, including scrapie and BSE. Abbr TSE. Proper management of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies can prevent disease transmission and protect livestock health.
trifuralin: A commonly used herbicide incorporated into the soil before planting a wide range of crops. It is under review for withdrawal from use in the European Union. Understanding herbicide use and regulations can ensure effective weed control and compliance with safety standards.
take: To grow successfully. Ensuring crops take well involves good soil preparation, seed selection, and care practices, leading to better harvests.
tack: Harness equipment. On tack refers to grazing livestock on another farmers fields. Managing tack and grazing agreements can optimize pasture use and animal health.
Technical Committee: A committee appointed by the UK government in 1965, which reviewed the welfare of animals kept under intensive livestock husbandry systems. Understanding the recommendations of such committees can help farmers implement best practices for animal welfare.
transplanter: A machine for transplanting seedlings, especially used for planting brassicas. Using transplanters can enhance planting efficiency and ensure uniform crop growth.
tar oil: A winter wash used to control aphids and scale insects on fruit trees. Using tar oil can protect fruit crops from pests, ensuring better yields and quality.
Trichomonas: A species of long thin parasite which infests the intestines. Trichomonas foetus is a cause of infertility in cattle. Managing Trichomonas infections can improve livestock reproductive performance and farm productivity.
transgenic: Referring to an organism into which genetic material from a different species has been transferred using the techniques of genetic modification. Referring to the techniques of transferring genetic material from one organism to another. An organism produced by genetic modification. Understanding transgenic techniques can help farmers adopt new technologies for improved production.
tuber: A thickened underground part of a plant, such as a potato, used for storage and reproduction. Understanding tuber crops helps farmers optimize harvest and storage practices.
