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VLAA: Abbreviation for Veterinary Laboratories Agency. The VLA’s work is crucial for managing animal health and preventing disease outbreaks.

verroa: A disease that affects bees. Managing verroa can protect bee populations and ensure effective pollination, supporting crop production.

vitamin D: A vitamin which is soluble in fat, and is found in butter, eggs, and fish. It is also produced by the skin when exposed to sunlight. Ensuring adequate vitamin D intake can improve bone health and growth in livestock.

verticillium wilt: A plant disease caused by a fungus, which makes leaves become yellow and wilt. Managing verticillium wilt can prevent crop losses and improve yields.

viner: A machine for harvesting vining peas. Using viners can improve harvest efficiency and reduce labor costs.

vagal indigestion: A disease of livestock due to malfunction of the vagus nerve which controls the activity of the stomach and intestines. Managing vagal indigestion can improve animal health and digestion, ensuring better nutrient absorption and productivity.

vector: An insect or animal which carries a disease or parasite and can pass it to other organisms. Managing vectors can reduce the spread of diseases, improving livestock health and farm productivity.

vitamin K: A vitamin found in green vegetables such as spinach and cabbage, which helps the clotting of blood and is needed to activate prothrombin. Ensuring adequate vitamin K intake can improve blood health and overall well-being in livestock.

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

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.