Hydrostatic Pressure
hydrostatic pressure: The pressure of water that is not moving. Understanding hydrostatic pressure supports proper water management and infrastructure on the farm.
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Switchback
switchback: an acute disease of sheep that produces paralysis of the legs. Managing switchback disease ensures sheep health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.
Soil Erosion Mapping
The process of creating maps to visualize and analyze soil erosion patterns and risk areas. Soil erosion mapping helps guide land use planning and conservation efforts. For example, using soil erosion maps to identify high-risk areas and implement targeted erosion control measures on a farm.
Riboflavin
riboflavin: A vitamin found in eggs, liver, green vegetables, milk, and yeast and also used as an additive (E101) in processed food. Also called vitamin B2. Ensuring adequate riboflavin intake supports livestock health and growth.
Pedology
pedology: The study of the soil. Understanding pedology helps in improving soil health and fertility, leading to better crop yields.
Stillbirth
stillbirth: the birth of a dead animal or abortion at a late stage of pregnancy. Properly managing stillbirths ensures livestock health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.
Cotentin
Cotentin: Cotentin /k?t?ntin/ noun French breed of sheep from the Cotentin peninsula of Normandy. Raising Cotentin sheep provides high-quality meat and wool for markets.
Diet Formulation
diet formulation: The combining of different types of feedstuffs or nutrients to form a healthy and balanced diet for an animal. Probably the most likely area for reform was diet formulation, and with feed accounting for 70 percent of production costs, it was essential to examine management practices such as phase feeding to more precisely tailor feed inputs to requirements. [Farming News]. Proper diet formulation is crucial for optimizing the health and productivity of livestock. Farmers should work with veterinarians and nutritionists to develop balanced and cost-effective diets for their animals. Understanding the principles of diet formulation will aid in efficient feed management and improved farm profitability.
Soil Management
soil management: the study of soils physical properties and how to maintain a healthy and functional soil system. Proper soil management ensures long-term soil health and productivity, supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Mountain
mountain: land which rises above the surrounding land, forming a natural feature of the landscape. Understanding the characteristics and management of mountain land can help farmers optimize their agricultural practices and improve sustainability.