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Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.

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mastitis

Agriculture; Dairy science

An inflammation of the mammary gland (or glands), usually caused by bacteria.

maternity barn

Agriculture; Dairy science

A special needs facility where cows can be closely monitored during the period immediately before and after they give birth.

mattress

Agriculture; Dairy science

Bedding material compacted to 3 to 4 inches and sandwiched in a heavyweight polypropolene or other fabric. Possible fillers include: long or chopped straw, poor quality hay, ...

milk handlers

Agriculture; Dairy science

Processors or dealers of milk who commonly purchase raw milk and sell pasteurized milk and milk products.

milk house

Agriculture; Dairy science

The area near a milking parlor where the bulk milk tank, cleaning units, and equipment are located.

milk house waste

Agriculture; Dairy science

Water having been used in cleaning the milking equipment and washing the parlor.

milking pit

Agriculture; Dairy science

A sunken area that houses both the milker and some milking equipment during milking. This places the milker at shoulder level with udders and reduces physical demands.