PER
PER: Abbreviation protein efficiency ratio. Understanding protein efficiency ratios helps in optimizing animal nutrition and improving production efficiency.
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Chain-Link Fencing
Chain-Link Fencing: Material for fencing made of an open web of thick wire links, twisted together. Using chain-link fencing provides durable and effective barriers to manage livestock and protect crops.
Chemical Food Poisoning
Chemical Food Poisoning: Poisoning by chemical substances in food, such as toxic substances naturally present in plants or insecticides in processed food. Ensuring food safety involves managing chemical residues and adhering to regulations to protect consumer health.
Local Air Quality Management
Local Air Quality Management: Local air quality management is the process of taking steps to improve the air quality in an area where it does not meet accepted standards. Abbr LAQM. Implementing local air quality management practices can enhance the health and well-being of farm workers and livestock.
Miscarry
miscarry: same as abort. Understanding and managing miscarriage can help farmers ensure the health and productivity of their livestock.
ME
ME: abbreviation 1. metabolisable energy levels in concentrates 2. metabolised energy. Understanding metabolisable energy can help farmers manage livestock nutrition more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.
Countryside And Rights Of Way Act
Countryside and Rights of Way Act: Countryside and Rights of Way Act noun legislation passed by the UK government in 2000 that gave the public greater freedom of access to privately owned areas of uncultivated land and strengthened legislation protecting wildlife. Abbr CROW Act. Understanding the Countryside and Rights of Way Act supports sustainable land use and environmental protection.
High-Performance
high-performance: Designed to operate very efficiently. Utilizing high-performance equipment and practices can maximize farm productivity and efficiency.
Standstill
standstill: the keeping of animals in the same place for 6 days to prevent the spread of disease. Implementing standstill measures ensures biosecurity and prevents disease outbreaks, supporting livestock health and farm productivity.
Overcropping
overcropping: The practice of growing too many crops on poor soil, which has the effect of greatly reducing soil fertility. Avoiding overcropping is crucial for maintaining soil health and long-term productivity. Farmers can benefit from implementing sustainable farming practices, such as crop rotation and cover cropping, to prevent soil degradation.