Category: V

vetch: A leguminous plant (Vicia sativa). Vetches can be sown with oats as an arable silage, providing nutritious feed for livestock and improving soil fertility.

virus pneumonia: Enzootic pneumonia. Preventing and managing virus pneumonia in livestock can improve animal health and productivity.

vining: The harvesting of peas for processing. Efficient vining can improve pea quality and farm profitability.

variegation: A phenomenon in some plants where two or more colors occur in patches on the leaves or flowers. Managing variegation can help maintain aesthetic and genetic diversity in crops.

value added: The difference between the cost of the materials purchased to produce a product and the final selling price of the finished product. In agriculture, value-added activities like butchering or milling can increase profitability for farmers.

virus yellows: A disease of sugar beet and mangolds as a result of which the leaves turn yellow and the sugar content is greatly reduced. Managing virus yellows can prevent crop losses and improve sugar yields.

vomiting and wasting disease: A disease of piglets, symptoms of which include vomiting and loss of appetite. Managing this disease can improve piglet health and survival rates.

veterinarian: Same as veterinary surgeon. Consulting a veterinarian can ensure proper animal health care and disease management on the farm.

variant: A specimen of a plant or animal that is different from the usual type. Identifying and utilizing beneficial variants can improve crop and livestock performance, enhancing farm productivity.

vitamin B12: A water-soluble vitamin found especially in liver, milk, and eggs but not in vegetables, and important for blood formation, nerve function, and growth. Adequate vitamin B12 intake can prevent anemia and improve health in livestock.