COSHH: COSHH noun UK regulations controlling substances with known health risks. Full form Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (UK Regulations). COMMENT: Farmwork may involve exposure to many substances which can be hazardous to health. Safety in the use of pesticides extends not only to protecting the user but also the need to protect the environment. Complying with COSHH regulations ensures safe handling and use of hazardous substances in agriculture.
myology: the study of muscles. Understanding myology can help farmers manage livestock health and productivity more effectively.
A machine used to combine various feed ingredients into a uniform ration. Feed mixers help ensure livestock receive a balanced and consistent diet. For example, using a feed mixer to prepare total mixed rations (TMR) for dairy cows.
Calf Enteric Disease: A disease of calves causing severe diarrhea. Managing calf enteric disease includes proper sanitation, hydration, and medical treatment to prevent mortality and promote healthy growth.
grass staggers: Grass staggers, also known as hypomagnesaemia, is a condition caused by magnesium deficiency in livestock. Preventing grass staggers ensures animal health and productivity, reducing economic losses.
dry organic matter: Organic matter such as sewage sludge or manure that has been dried out and may be used as a fertilizer. Abbr DOM. Dry organic matter is a valuable resource for improving soil fertility and structure.
Level: Level means having a flat, smooth horizontal surface. It also refers to a relative amount, intensity, or concentration, such as an unsafe level of contamination or reduced noise levels. A level is also a flat low-lying area of usually marshy land, often reclaimed by artificial drainage in parts of Fen Country in Eastern England round the Wash. Maintaining level land can improve water management and crop growth.
milk products: milk and other foodstuffs produced from it, which are sold for human consumption. The main milk products are liquid milk (homogenised, pasteurised, sterilised or UHT), butter, cheese, cream, condensed milk and milk powder. Understanding the production and marketability of milk products can help farmers diversify their income streams and improve profitability.
squash: a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family, e.g., a marrow or cucumber. Growing squash provides farmers with a versatile crop for fresh and processed markets, enhancing farm income and sustainability.
The rate at which an animal gains weight over time, typically measured as average daily gain (ADG). Growth rate is influenced by genetics, nutrition, and management. For example, monitoring the growth rate of beef cattle to ensure they reach market weight efficiently.