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enzootic abortion: A virus infection of sheep causing abortion about two weeks before lambing. Managing enzootic abortion is crucial for farmers to ensure the health and productivity of their flocks.

edge effect: An increase in growth and yield seen in crop plants growing at the edge of a plot or field. Understanding edge effects can help farmers optimize planting strategies for better yields.

ecotoxicity: The degree to which a chemical released into an environment by human activities affects the organisms that live or grow there. Understanding ecotoxicity helps farmers minimize environmental damage and improve sustainability.

erythromycin: An antibiotic used to combat bacterial infections. Understanding antibiotics like erythromycin helps farmers manage livestock health and prevent disease outbreaks.

Escherichia coli: A Gram-negative bacterium commonly found in faeces and associated with acute gastroenteritis if it enters the digestive systems of humans or animals. Understanding E. coli helps farmers ensure food safety and implement measures to prevent contamination.

environmental impact assessment: An evaluation of the effect upon the environment of an action such as a large construction program. Abbr EIA. Conducting an EIA helps farmers plan sustainable agricultural practices and comply with environmental regulations.

entire: Referring to an animal which has not been castrated. Managing entire animals requires specific care and handling practices to ensure safety and productivity.

exploitation: The action of taking advantage of something. The utilization of natural resources. The unfair use of something or treatment of someone for personal benefit. Adopting fair and sustainable practices helps farmers manage resources responsibly.

erosion: The wearing away of soil or rock by rain, wind, sea, or rivers or by the action of toxic substances. Grass cover provides some protection against soil erosion. Preventing erosion helps farmers maintain soil health and productivity.

elevator digger: A machine for harvesting crops such as potatoes, which can be adapted to harvest carrots, onions, or flower bulbs. Using elevator diggers helps farmers streamline the harvesting process and reduce labor costs.