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early weaning: The practice of removing young from the dam earlier than is usual. Early weaning can benefit farmers by improving the health and growth rates of both the young and the dam.

excrement: Faeces. Managing excrement helps farmers maintain hygiene and prevent disease spread.

English Beef and Lamb Executive: An association providing market information for beef and lamb producers and suppliers. Abbr EBLEX. Farmers can benefit from EBLEX by accessing market information and support for beef and lamb production.

ethology: The study of the behavior of living organisms. Understanding ethology helps farmers manage livestock behavior and welfare.

ejector: A mechanism at the back of a farmyard manure spreader, which throws out the manure over a wide area. Understanding how ejectors work helps farmers optimize manure spreading.

estate: 1. A rural property consisting of a large area of land and a big house. 2. A plantation. Managing estates effectively helps farmers optimize land use and productivity.

entero-: Prefix referring to the intestine. Understanding prefixes like “entero-” helps farmers and agricultural scientists accurately describe and manage pests and diseases.

endive: A salad plant (Cichorium endiva). Growing endive can provide farmers with a nutritious and profitable crop.

egg binding: An unsuccessful attempt by a hen to lay an egg. Managing egg binding is important for poultry farmers to ensure the health and productivity of their hens.

ET: Abbreviation for embryo transfer. Embryo transfer techniques help farmers enhance livestock genetics and improve herd quality.