January 10, 2025
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease /kr??tsf?lt jæ:k?b d?zi:z/ noun a disease of the human nervous system caused by a slow-acting prion which eventually affects the brain. It may be linked to BSE in cows. Abbr CJD. Managing Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease involves implementing biosecurity measures to protect livestock and human health.

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Cast Sheep

Cast Sheep: A sheep lying on its back and unable to get up again. Monitoring and managing cast sheep involves providing appropriate care to prevent injury and ensure animal welfare.

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Carotene

Carotene: An orange or red pigment in carrots, egg yolk, and some natural oils, converted by the liver into vitamin A. Managing carotene intake in livestock diets ensures they receive adequate vitamin A for healthy growth and reproduction.

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Case Hardening

Case Hardening: The formation of a hard surface on a piece of food by deposition of sugar or salt. Understanding case hardening helps farmers and food processors ensure the quality and preservation of food products.

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Cade Lamb

Cade Lamb: A lamb reared from a bottle due to the death of its mother. Raising cade lambs ensures the survival of orphaned lambs, contributing to overall flock productivity.

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Cucurbitaceae

Cucurbitaceae: Cucurbitaceae /kju:k?:b?tæsi:i:/ noun the Latin name for vine crops, the family of plants including melons, marrows, and gourds. Also called the cucurbits. Cultivating cucurbit crops provides nutritious vegetables for markets.

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Coffee Berry Borer

Coffee Berry Borer: Coffee berry borer /k?fi beri b?r?/ noun a small beetle which lays its eggs inside green coffee berries. Managing coffee berry borers is crucial for maintaining coffee crop quality and yield.

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Conifer

Conifer: Conifer noun a tree with long thin needle-shaped leaves and bearing seed in scaly cones. Most are evergreen. COMMENT: Conifers are members of the order Coniferales and include pines, firs, and spruce. They are natives of the cooler temperate regions, are softwoods, and often grow very fast. Their tough leaves are called needles and are resistant to cold and drought. They are frequently used in timber plantations. Growing conifers provides valuable timber and enhances forest management.