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Cream: Cream noun the oily part of milk, containing fats, which gathers on the top of standing milk. Utilizing cream provides valuable dairy products for markets.

Caerphilly: A hard white cheese, originally made in South Wales. Producing cheeses like Caerphilly adds value to dairy operations and diversifies farm products, increasing farm revenue.

Chilli: Same as chilli pepper, or a very pungent spice or sauce made from ground chilli peppers and other ingredients. Growing chillies provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

Certify: To give official approval to something or state officially that something is what it claims to be. Achieving certification demonstrates compliance with industry standards and enhances farm credibility.

Cerebrospinal Fluid: The colorless fluid filling spaces around and within the brain and spinal cord, cushioning against injury. Understanding livestock physiology, including cerebrospinal fluid, helps farmers manage animal health and diagnose conditions.

Chemical Element: A substance such as iron, calcium, or oxygen, existing independently and not formed from a combination of other substances. Understanding chemical elements aids in managing soil fertility and livestock nutrition for optimal farm productivity.

Cote: Cote /k??t/ noun dove cote. Using cotes ensures proper housing and management of doves and pigeons.

Calorie: A unit of measurement of heat or energy. Symbol: cal. Ensuring livestock receive adequate calories is essential for maintaining their energy levels, health, and productivity.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease /kr??tsf?lt jæ:k?b d?zi:z/ noun a disease of the human nervous system caused by a slow-acting prion which eventually affects the brain. It may be linked to BSE in cows. Abbr CJD. Managing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease involves implementing biosecurity measures to protect livestock and human health.

Cast Sheep: A sheep lying on its back and unable to get up again. Monitoring and managing cast sheep involves providing appropriate care to prevent injury and ensure animal welfare.