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brindle: A coat coloring pattern in animals, characterized by streaks of color. Understanding breed characteristics, such as brindle coats, helps in managing and marketing livestock.

blowfly: A fly that lays eggs on decaying organic matter, which hatch into maggots. Controlling blowfly populations prevents infestations and protects livestock health.

bay: A stall in a stable or a horse of reddish-brown color. Proper stall management ensures the health and comfort of horses.

basic price: A support price fixed each year by the EU for certain fruit and vegetables. Farmers benefit from knowing basic prices to plan production and marketing strategies.

bovine spongiform encephalopathy: A neurological disease of cattle, also known as mad cow disease. Ensuring strict biosecurity measures prevents the spread of BSE and protects public health.

body condition score (BCS): A visual assessment of an animal’s fat and muscle, rated on a scale. Monitoring BCS helps farmers ensure their livestock are healthy and receiving proper nutrition.

bumblebee: A large, fuzzy bee. Encouraging bumblebee populations supports pollination and enhances crop yields.

bird of prey: A bird that hunts other animals for food. Encouraging birds of prey on farms helps control rodent and pest populations naturally.

booster pump: A pump used to increase water pressure in irrigation systems. Installing booster pumps improves irrigation efficiency and crop water management.

beef cattle: Cattle raised specifically for meat production. Knowledge about beef cattle helps farmers optimize breeding, feeding, and management practices to produce high-quality meat.