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toxaemia: Blood poisoning. Recognizing and treating toxaemia in livestock can prevent serious health issues and improve animal welfare.

transhumance: The practice of moving flocks and herds up to high summer pastures and bringing them down to a valley again in winter. Implementing transhumance can optimize pasture use and animal health.

turbary: A place where turf or peat is dug for fuel. Understanding turbary practices can provide sustainable fuel sources and support land management.

tillering: The process of developing several seedheads in a plant of wheat, barley, or oats. Tillering leads to the production of a heavier yield, and can be induced by rolling the young crop in the spring when it begins to grow. Understanding tillering is crucial for optimizing crop management and improving yields.

teaser ram: A vasectomized ram used to stimulate ewes by ‘non-fertile’ mating prior to the introduction of fertile rams. Using teaser rams can improve breeding efficiency and lambing rates.

TUSDAC: Abbreviation for Trade Union Sustainable Development Advisory Committee. Engaging with such committees can provide farmers with support and resources for sustainable practices.

teat dipping: A measure for control of mastitis in cattle, where teats are dipped in a cup containing an iodophor disinfectant. Regular teat dipping helps prevent mastitis, improving udder health and milk quality.

threshing machine: A machine formerly used to thresh cereals, now replaced by the combine harvester. Understanding the history and evolution of threshing machines can provide insights into modern agricultural practices.

Timothy: A palatable tufted perennial grass (Phleum pratense). It grows on a wide range of soils and is winter hardy. It is used in grazing mixtures and as a hay plant in conjunction with ryegrass. Growing Timothy grass can provide high-quality forage for livestock, improving nutrition and productivity.

twinning: The act of giving birth to twins. Managing twinning in livestock can optimize breeding programs and improve productivity.