Category: T

Tabanus: Any of the tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies. Knowing about Tabanus helps farmers in identifying and controlling these flies to prevent livestock discomfort and health issues.

TSETSE: Abbreviation for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. Understanding and managing TSETSE can prevent disease transmission and protect livestock health.

total mixed ration: A winter feed for livestock involving mixing of concentrates with roughage and allowing the animals free feeding of the mix. Using total mixed rations can improve livestock nutrition and health, enhancing overall farm productivity.

twinter: A two-year-old ewe. Proper management of twinters can enhance wool and meat production.

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 farmer’s 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.