Environmentalist

environmentalist: A person who is concerned with protecting the environment. Environmentalists can provide farmers with valuable insights into sustainable farming practices.

Clean Cattle

Clean Cattle: Cattle that have not been used for breeding. Managing clean cattle involves providing proper nutrition and healthcare to ensure their productivity and welfare.

Backgrounding

A cattle management system where young cattle are fed a high-fiber diet to promote growth before entering a feedlot. Backgrounding helps prepare cattle for the finishing phase. For example, backgrounding calves to improve their growth and health before feedlot entry.

Dairy Veterinarian

A veterinarian specializing in the health and care of dairy cattle, including disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. For example, working with a dairy veterinarian to develop health protocols and manage herd wellness.

Creamery

Creamery: Creamery /kri:m?ri/ noun a factory where butter and other products are made from milk. Engaging with creameries supports dairy processing and product quality.

Furze

Furze: A common shrub (Ulex europaeus) found in wasteland and formerly often cut and used as fodder after chaffing. Managing furze supports livestock nutrition and biodiversity.

Agricultural Industries Confederation

Agricultural Industries Confederation: A trade association for suppliers of feed, fertilizers, seeds, and grain to the agricultural sector. Abbr AIC. Farmers benefit from the resources and advocacy provided by AIC to improve their practices and productivity.

Meat

meat: animal flesh that is eaten as food. Understanding the nutritional value and uses of meat can help farmers manage livestock production more effectively, ensuring better marketability and income.

Clip

Clip: To cut the wool from a sheep or the total amount of wool obtained from a sheep or flock. Managing shearing operations ensures high-quality wool production and supports livestock health.