F

Forage Box: A large movable container used mainly to transport forage from a silo to a trough. Using forage boxes supports efficient feed transportation and livestock management.

Feed Conversion Efficiency: The number of kilograms of feed required to produce a kilogram of weight gain in an animal such as a pig. Abbr FCE, FCR. Improving feed conversion efficiency reduces feed costs and enhances farm profitability.

FSA: Abbreviation for Farm Service Agency, a US government agency providing information and support for farmers, and Food Standards Agency, a British government agency offering advice on food safety and quality. Properly using FSA resources supports farm management and food safety.

Follicle: 1. The small structure in the skin from which each hair develops. 2. One of many small structures in the ovaries where egg cells develop. Properly managing follicles ensures animal health and reproductive success.

free-range: Referring to livestock, especially poultry, that are allowed to roam freely. Free-range farming practices can improve animal welfare and product quality.

Fallopian Tube: In mammals, a tube that conveys eggs from an ovary to the womb. Understanding reproductive anatomy helps farmers in breeding and managing livestock health.

Feed Preparation: The milling and crushing of grain, mixing of the ingredients, and making into cubes or pellets. Proper feed preparation ensures balanced diets and supports livestock health.

Faeces: Solid waste matter passed from the bowels of a human or other animal after food has been eaten and digested. (The US spelling is feces.) Effective disposal and treatment of faeces help maintain farm hygiene, reduce disease risk, and can be used in composting to enhance soil fertility.

Fatstock: Livestock fattened for meat production. Proper feeding and management of fatstock ensure high-quality meat and profitable market returns.

Fawn: A young deer. Understanding the needs and behavior of fawns helps farmers manage wildlife and livestock interactions.