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hypocalcaemia: Same as milk fever. Preventing and managing hypocalcaemia ensures the health and productivity of dairy livestock.

hinge: Soil which is left uncut by a plough when it has failed to cut a full furrow. Understanding and managing hinge soil ensures proper ploughing and field preparation.

half-breed: An animal of mixed breed, mainly applied to crossbred sheep. Crossbreeding can produce animals with desirable traits such as disease resistance and improved productivity.

honey bee: A common hive-bee. Raising honey bees supports pollination and provides farmers with honey and other bee products.

hydrophyte: A plant that lives in water or in marshy conditions. Growing hydrophytes supports farm biodiversity and wetland management.

hookworm: A parasitic worm in the intestine which holds onto the wall of the intestine with its teeth and lives on the blood and protein of the carrier. Managing hookworm infestations ensures the health and productivity of livestock.

herd book: The record of animals kept by breeding societies in which only the offspring of registered animals can be recorded. Maintaining a herd book helps farmers track pedigrees and improve breeding programs.

hedge: A row of bushes planted to provide a barrier around a field or garden. Planting and maintaining hedges can provide natural windbreaks, improve biodiversity, and prevent soil erosion.

herbage: The green plants, especially grass, eaten by grazing animals. Maintaining healthy herbage ensures nutritious feed for livestock and supports their growth and productivity.

honey: A sweet yellow fluid collected by bees from nectar in flowers, and stored in a beehive. Producing honey provides farmers with a valuable product and supports pollination.