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Marchigiana: a breed of white beef cattle from Italy, now imported into the UK and used for crossbreeding to improve beef-calf quality in dairy cows. Raising Marchigiana cattle can help farmers improve the quality and yield of their beef production, contributing to better income and farm sustainability.

managed woodland: a woodland which is controlled by felling, coppicing, planting, etc. Managing woodland can provide farmers with sustainable resources and improve biodiversity, leading to better environmental and economic outcomes.

mammary glands: glands in females that produce milk. In cows, sheep and goats, the glands are located in the udder. Understanding the function of mammary glands can help farmers manage dairy production more effectively, ensuring better milk yield and quality.

metabolic size: the size of an animal to which the metabolic rate is proportional. Understanding metabolic size can help farmers manage livestock nutrition more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.

minimal disease herd: a herd of livestock with a very low level of infectious diseases. Managing minimal disease herds can help farmers ensure better livestock health and productivity, reducing mortality rates and improving profitability.

moder: humus which is partly acid mor and partly neutral mull. Understanding the role of moder in soil health can help farmers manage soil fertility more effectively, ensuring better crop yields.

multigerm seed: a seed that produces more than one seedling. Compare monogerm seed. Understanding the characteristics of multigerm seeds can help farmers manage crop production more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

metabolic disease: one of a group of diseases that are caused by animals being called upon to produce an end-product faster than their bodies can process their intake of feed. Understanding and managing metabolic diseases can help farmers ensure the health and productivity of their livestock.

manger: a trough in a stable, from which horses and cattle feed. Proper maintenance and cleanliness of mangers can help ensure that livestock have access to uncontaminated feed, leading to better health and productivity.

Moray: Firth Race. Understanding the characteristics and uses of Moray Firth Race cattle can help farmers optimize their livestock production and marketability, ensuring better profitability.