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throw: To give birth to young. Properly managing breeding and birthing processes can improve livestock health and productivity.

thoroughbred: Referring to a horse that is bred for particular characteristics, especially for racing. Proper management of thoroughbreds can enhance breeding programs and performance in racing or other specialized areas.

turf: A surface earth covered with grass, with its roots matted in the soil. Managing turf effectively can enhance pasture quality and prevent soil erosion.

tillage: The activity of preparing the soil for cultivation. Implementing appropriate tillage methods can improve soil health and optimize crop production.

turnip-rooted cabbage: Same as kohlrabi. Growing turnip-rooted cabbage can provide diverse and nutritious crops for livestock feed and human consumption.

tubercle: A small raised area on part of a plant or an animal. A small tuber. Proper management of tubercles can improve crop and livestock health.

tops: Leaves and stems of plants such as sugar beet which are cut off and used as fodder for cattle and sheep or made into silage. Utilizing tops effectively can provide nutritious feed for livestock and reduce waste.

tropical: Referring to the tropics. The disease is carried by a tropical insect. Understanding tropical conditions and diseases can help farmers manage crops and livestock in these regions.

tassel: A male flower of the maize plant. Properly managing tasseling in maize can enhance pollination and grain yield.

Teeswater: A breed of longwool sheep with a dark muzzle. It is used to provide rams for cross-breeding with Swaledale ewes to produce the hybrid Masham. Using Teeswater sheep in breeding programs can enhance wool quality and meat production.