A synonym for urination.... ↪ Read more
Any ingredient, such as minerals, vitamins or drugs, added in very small amounts to a ration.... ↪ Read more
A process whereby an insecticide is packaged into small microspheres (polyurea, nylon, etc). This process increases the LD50 and decreases biodegradation (extends duration of action). Currently, microencapsulated products include pyrethrins, diazinon, and chlorpyrifos.... ↪ Read more
Minor mineral elements required in very small amounts in the ration of animals. Includes manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se) iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), iodine (I) and fluorine (Fl).... ↪ Read more
Infection of the uterus. If the infection follows birthing, it is a postpartum metritis... ↪ Read more
Precor. An insect growth regulator. Present in rinses, sprays, collars, and household sprays/foggers. Recently added to a topical pour-on product containing fipronil (TopSpot Plus: Meriel).... ↪ Read more
A measure of the useful energy in a feed. It represents that portion of the feed gross energy not lost in the feces, urine and belched gas.... ↪ Read more
All of the chemical changes nutrients undergo following absorption from the digestive tract.... ↪ Read more
An adverse reaction due to an effect of a substance upon the metabolism of the host, or as a result of defective metabolism of a nutrient by the host.... ↪ Read more
A hormone added to diets to suppress estrus cycling and improve feed efficiency and growth rate in feedlot heifers.... ↪ Read more veterinary-help.com
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