Category: T

twice-a-day: A milking system in which cows are milked two times a day. Implementing twice-a-day milking can improve dairy production and farm profitability.

thiabendazole: A substance used to worm cattle. Proper use of thiabendazole can help manage parasitic infections in livestock, ensuring health and productivity.

twin: One of two babies or animals born at the same time from two ova fertilized at the same time or from one ovum that splits in two. Managing twin births in livestock can improve breeding efficiency and productivity.

triticale: A new cereal hybrid of wheat and rye. It combines the yield potential of wheat with the winter hardiness and resistance to drought of rye. Increasingly used in the UK, triticale replaces winter and spring feed barleys. It has a high level of disease resistance and a reduced demand for chemical fertiliser. Growing triticale can enhance crop diversity and improve resilience to environmental stresses.

terrier: A record of land held and its occupation and use. Maintaining accurate land records (terriers) is important for farm management, legal purposes, and optimizing land use.

toxin: A poisonous substance produced by microorganisms. Managing toxin levels in crops and livestock can prevent health issues and ensure product safety.

twine: A strong string used for binding bales. Proper use of twine can enhance bale management and ease of transport.

tup: An uncastrated male sheep. Managing tups effectively can improve breeding programs and flock performance.

toleration: The ability to tolerate something, or the act of tolerating something. Implementing practices that enhance toleration of environmental stresses can improve farm sustainability.

toadstool: A fungus that resembles an edible mushroom but may be poisonous. Identifying and managing toadstools can prevent poisoning and protect farm safety.