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Follicle: 1. The small structure in the skin from which each hair develops. 2. One of many small structures in the ovaries where egg cells develop. Properly managing follicles ensures animal health and reproductive success.

free-range: Referring to livestock, especially poultry, that are allowed to roam freely. Free-range farming practices can improve animal welfare and product quality.

Fallopian Tube: In mammals, a tube that conveys eggs from an ovary to the womb. Understanding reproductive anatomy helps farmers in breeding and managing livestock health.

Feed Preparation: The milling and crushing of grain, mixing of the ingredients, and making into cubes or pellets. Proper feed preparation ensures balanced diets and supports livestock health.

Faeces: Solid waste matter passed from the bowels of a human or other animal after food has been eaten and digested. (The US spelling is feces.) Effective disposal and treatment of faeces help maintain farm hygiene, reduce disease risk, and can be used in composting to enhance soil fertility.

Fatstock: Livestock fattened for meat production. Proper feeding and management of fatstock ensure high-quality meat and profitable market returns.

Fawn: A young deer. Understanding the needs and behavior of fawns helps farmers manage wildlife and livestock interactions.

FISS: Abbreviation for Food Industry Sustainability Strategy. This strategy promotes sustainable development across the food supply chain, helping farmers adopt practices that protect the environment and ensure long-term productivity.

FoE: Abbreviation for Friends of the Earth. This organization advocates for environmental protection and sustainable farming practices.

Feedlot: An area of land where livestock are kept at a high density, with small pens in which the animals are fattened. All feed is brought into the feedlot from outside sources. Efficient feedlot management supports high-density livestock production.