gangrenous mastitis: A form of mastitis disease affecting cattle. It may begin as staphylococcal mastitis. The udder becomes blue and cold. Early detection and treatment of gangrenous mastitis can save affected cattle and prevent the spread of infection.
sheep tick: A small wingless dipterous insect, parasitic on sheep. Also called sheep ked. Farmers benefit from managing sheep tick infestations to protect livestock health and productivity.
MP: same as member of parliament. Understanding the role and influence of MPs can help farmers navigate political and regulatory changes, ensuring better compliance and advocacy.
WTOWTO: The World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to reduce trade restrictions. Farmers benefit from fair trade practices and access to international markets promoted by the WTO.
Long Ton: Long ton is the same as ton. Understanding measurements like long tons can aid in precise farm planning and product management.
Berkshire Knot: A local breed of sheep crossed with Southdown to develop the Hampshire Down breed. Understanding breed development helps farmers select and manage sheep for desired traits.
shelter: A structure or feature providing protection from wind, sun, rain or other weather conditions. Farmers benefit from providing shelters to protect crops and livestock from adverse weather conditions.
milk sinus: the space in each teat into which the milk is secreted. Understanding the function of the milk sinus can help farmers manage dairy production more effectively, ensuring better milk quality and yield.
quintal: A unit of weight sometimes used to measure bulk agricultural commodities, equal to 100kg. Using the quintal measurement allows farmers to standardize bulk transactions, facilitating trade and ensuring fair pricing for large quantities of agricultural products.
wheat offals: The embryo and seed coat of the wheat grain, used as animal feed. Using wheat offals as feed can provide a nutritious and cost-effective option for livestock.