Month: January 2017

Veterinary Surgeon

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veterinary surgeon: A person who is qualified to give medical treatment to animals. Veterinary surgeons play a crucial role in maintaining livestock health and preventing diseases.

Water Table

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water table: The area below the soil surface at which the ground is saturated with water. Managing the water table can prevent soil degradation and improve crop health.

Victoria

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Victoria: A type of plum. Growing Victoria plums can diversify farm production and provide a profitable fruit crop.

Frost

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Frost: 1. A deposit of crystals of ice on surfaces. 2. Freezing weather when the temperature is below the freezing point of water, which may lead to a deposit of crystals of ice on surfaces. Properly managing frost risks helps protect crops and infrastructure.

Cl

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Cl: Symbol for chlorine. Managing chlorine use helps farmers maintain water quality and protect crops and livestock from harmful pathogens.

Wolds

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wolds: Wolds are areas of low chalk or limestone hills. Farmers in these areas need to adapt their farming practices to the unique soil and water conditions of wolds.

Phosphorylate

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phosphorylate: To combine with a phosphate. Understanding biochemical processes like phosphorylation aids in improving animal and plant health through better nutrition and disease management.

Retail Yield

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The proportion of a carcass that can be sold as retail cuts, affecting meat production efficiency and profitability. For example, optimizing retail yield to increase the marketability and value of meat products.

Pome

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pome: A fruit with a core containing the seeds enclosed in a fleshy part that develops from the receptacle of a flower and not from the ovary. Helpful content: Pome fruits like apples and pears are important commercial crops. Understanding their growth and development helps farmers optimize orchard management practices for better yields and fruit quality.

Metabolic

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metabolic: referring to metabolism. Understanding metabolic processes can help farmers manage livestock nutrition and health more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.