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Animal feed
Of or relating to the food products given to farmed animals.
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stalk
Agriculture; Animal feed
The straw or stem-like part of the plant that supports the seed head.
standard relief
Agriculture; Animal feed
Also known as Straight Relief. Outlet portion of a pellet die hole that has been counterbored straight.
starch
Agriculture; Animal feed
The main carbohydrate component of the dry matter in grain. Contains long chains of glucose molecules, which are easily broken down by rumen microbes.
steam sprays
Agriculture; Animal feed
Mechanical equipment for introducing water vapor or steam to the kiln environment.
stocker
Agriculture; Animal feed
Weaned cattle that are fed high-roughage diets (including grazing) before going into the feedlot.
