Category: V

Venison

 April Kingsman  September 7, 2015  3 Comments on Venison

venison: Meat from deer. Producing and selling venison can provide a high-value product for farmers, enhancing income.

Veal

 April Kingsman  July 30, 2015  9 Comments on Veal

veal: Meat of a young calf fed solely on a milk diet, slaughtered between three and fifteen weeks old. Producing veal can provide a high-value product for farmers, improving income.

Vaccine

 April Kingsman  May 16, 2015  6 Comments on Vaccine

vaccine: A substance which contains the germs of a disease, used to inoculate or vaccinate someone against it. Vaccines are crucial for preventing diseases in livestock, ensuring the health and productivity of farm animals.

Variable Premium

 April Kingsman  February 24, 2015  1 Comment on Variable Premium

variable premium: An extra payment which varies according to production quality. Understanding and utilizing variable premiums can incentivize higher quality production and increase farm revenue.

Voluntary Initiative

 April Kingsman  February 12, 2015  10 Comments on Voluntary Initiative

Voluntary Initiative: A five-year program of measures aimed at minimizing the environmental impact of crop protection products. Implementing the Voluntary Initiative can improve environmental sustainability on the farm.

Vitamin B Complex

 April Kingsman  January 23, 2015  3 Comments on Vitamin B Complex

vitamin B complex: A group of vitamins which are soluble in water, including folic acid, pyridoxine, and riboflavin. Ensuring adequate intake of the vitamin B complex can improve energy metabolism and overall health in livestock.

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

 April Kingsman  January 16, 2015  7 Comments on Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Veterinary Medicines Directorate: An executive agency of Defra which regulates the development and use of veterinary medicines. The VMD ensures the safe and effective use of veterinary medicines, protecting animal health.

Vitamin

 April Kingsman  July 6, 2014  3 Comments on Vitamin

vitamin: A substance not produced in the body, but found in most foods, and needed for good health. Ensuring adequate vitamin intake in livestock diets can improve health and productivity.

Viviparous

 April Kingsman  April 21, 2014  5 Comments on Viviparous

viviparous: Referring to an animal such as a mammal or some fish that give birth to live young. Understanding viviparous reproduction can improve livestock breeding and productivity.

Ventricle

 April Kingsman  February 2, 2014  6 Comments on Ventricle

ventricle: A chamber of the heart that receives blood from the atria and pumps it to the arteries. Understanding livestock anatomy, including the ventricle, can help in managing animal health effectively.