alkaloid: One of many poisonous substances found in plants, which use them as a defense against herbivores. Many alkaloids such as atropine, morphine, or quinine are also useful as medicines. Farmers benefit from understanding alkaloids to manage plant health and potential toxicity.
top link sensor: The mechanism by which most draught controls sense the draught on a tractor implement. It uses the top link of the three-point linkage. Proper use of top link sensors can enhance tractor performance and efficiency.
Contact: Contact noun a physical connection between two or more things, especially the fact of one touching the other Dont allow the part to come into contact with water. Managing contact involves preventing contamination and ensuring product quality.
beetle: An insect with hard wing covers. Some beetles are beneficial predators, while others are pests; farmers need to identify and manage both types effectively.
Case: An outer covering or a single occurrence of a disease. Properly managing cases of disease involves implementing biosecurity measures and providing appropriate veterinary care to protect livestock health.
The medical treatment and preventive care provided to livestock by veterinarians. Veterinary care includes vaccinations, surgeries, and health monitoring. For example, working with a veterinarian to develop health protocols for cattle.
excretion rate: The rate at which a substance such as nitrogen is excreted by an animal. Understanding excretion rates helps farmers manage livestock nutrition and waste.