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Coccus: Coccus /k?k?s/ noun a bacterium shaped like a ball (NOTE: The plural is cocci). Understanding bacterial shapes helps farmers manage livestock health and prevent infections.

CPH: CPH abbreviation county, parish, holding. Utilizing county, parish, holding identification ensures proper livestock management and traceability.

Corpus Luteum: Corpus luteum /k?p?s lu:ti?m/ noun a yellowish mass of tissue that forms after ovulation in the Graafian follicle of the ovary and secretes progesterone. Understanding corpus luteum functions aids in managing animal reproduction and breeding programs.

Criollo: Criollo /kri?l??/ noun a breed of improved Spanish longhorn cattle found in South America, used for milk production. Raising Criollo cattle provides high-quality milk and meat for markets.

Cantle: The rear bow of a saddle. Understanding saddle anatomy, including the cantle, helps farmers and riders ensure proper equipment fit for the comfort and safety of horses.

Conservation Headland: Conservation headland noun an area between the edge of a crop and the first tractor tramline that is treated less intensively with pesticides so that a range of broadleaved weeds and beneficial insects survive, used as a method of encouraging biodiversity. ‘The achievements of The Allerton Project at Loddington in improving populations of wildlife and game are widely recognized. Until recently this has been done by improving field margins, managing set-aside for game and wildlife, installing beetle banks and by conservation headlands.’ [Arable Farming]. Utilizing conservation headlands promotes biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.

Cultured Milk Products: Cultured milk products plural noun products such as yoghurt made from milk which has been exposed to harmless bacteria. Utilizing cultured milk products provides nutritious dairy resources.

Cleavers: A widespread weed (Galium aparine) affecting winter cereals, oilseed, and early-sown spring crops. Managing cleavers involves using appropriate weed control measures to protect crops and maintain healthy fields.

COMA: COMA /k??m?/ abbreviation Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy. Engaging with COMA ensures adherence to medical guidelines for food safety and nutrition.

calving: The process of giving birth to a calf. Understanding and managing calving is crucial for maintaining herd health and productivity.