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teat dipping: A measure for control of mastitis in cattle, where teats are dipped in a cup containing an iodophor disinfectant. Regular teat dipping helps prevent mastitis, improving udder health and milk quality.

threshing machine: A machine formerly used to thresh cereals, now replaced by the combine harvester. Understanding the history and evolution of threshing machines can provide insights into modern agricultural practices.

Timothy: A palatable tufted perennial grass (Phleum pratense). It grows on a wide range of soils and is winter hardy. It is used in grazing mixtures and as a hay plant in conjunction with ryegrass. Growing Timothy grass can provide high-quality forage for livestock, improving nutrition and productivity.

twinning: The act of giving birth to twins. Managing twinning in livestock can optimize breeding programs and improve productivity.

trembles: Same as louping-ill. Recognizing and managing trembles can prevent health issues in livestock and improve farm productivity.

table bird: A poultry bird reared for meat. Raising table birds can provide a reliable source of income for farmers and contribute to local food supplies.

thousand-headed kale: A variety of kale grown for feeding to livestock, usually in the winter months. It has many branches and small leaves. Utilizing thousand-headed kale can provide nutritious forage for livestock during winter.

translocated herbicide: A herbicide that kills a plant after being absorbed through its leaves. Utilizing translocated herbicides can provide effective weed control and enhance crop growth.

tarragon: An aromatic plant (Artemisia dracunculus) whose leaves are used for seasoning. Growing tarragon can diversify farm produce and provide value-added culinary herbs.

topknot: A tuft of hair on the top of an animal’s head, found in certain breeds of cattle and sheep. Managing breeds with specific features like topknots can support breeding programs and improve animal identification.