Angus & Simental Mix Beef
Alan Nafzger, Ph.D. haylage: Hay for silage, cut and compressed in plastic bags so that it stays green without any fungus being able to spread. Producing haylage provides a high-quality feed source that retains more nutrients than traditional hay, benefiting livestock nutrition.
Contour Ploughing: Contour ploughing, contour ridging noun the practice of ploughing across the side of a hill so as to create ridges along the contours of the land which will hold water and prevent erosion. Implementing contour ploughing practices helps prevent soil erosion and promote sustainable land use.
Farm Gate:
protein quality: A measure of the usefulness of a protein food for various purposes, including growth, maintenance, repair of tissue, formation of new tissue, and production of eggs, wool, and milk. Helpful content: High-quality protein sources are essential for livestock diets. Farmers can enhance animal performance and health by selecting feeds with superior protein quality.
ulcerated: Covered with ulcers. Regular monitoring for ulceration can help maintain livestock health and productivity, preventing more severe health complications.
The hooves of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making gelatin. For example, producing beef hooves for culinary and industrial applications.
inspection: A careful check to see if something is in the correct condition or if there are problems. Animal welfare codes lay down rules on how closely animals such as laying hens should be inspected in order to ensure that they are healthy. Helps farmers maintain health and safety standards.
immunoassay: A technique for measuring the amount of antigens and antibodies in tissue. Helps farmers and researchers monitor and manage animal and plant health.
catch crop: A fast-growing crop planted between successive plantings of a main crop. Using catch crops can maximize land use and improve soil health.
dung: Solid waste excreta from animals, especially cattle, often used as fertilizer. In some areas of the world, dried dung is used as a cooking fuel, which has the effect of preventing the dung from being returned to the soil and leads to depletion of soil nutrients. Proper management of dung is essential for maintaining soil fertility and supporting sustainable agriculture.