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Teschen disease: A virus disease of pigs caused by an enterovirus, causing fever, paralysis, and often death. It is a notifiable disease. Recognizing and managing Teschen disease is essential for maintaining herd health and preventing outbreaks.

tea: The dried leaves of one or more shrubs of the Camellia family. Growing tea can provide an alternative income source and contribute to sustainable agriculture practices.

three-times-a-day: A milking system in which cows are milked three times a day. Using this system can increase milk yields and improve dairy farm profitability.

t/ha: t/ha abbreviation tonnes per hectare

thrifty: Referring to an animal which is developing well. Maintaining thrifty animals can enhance overall herd performance and market value.

thrunter: A three-year-old ewe. Managing thrunters effectively can optimize wool and meat production.

trough space: The length of trough that should be allowed per animal in an enclosure, so that they each have space to feed comfortably. Ensuring adequate trough space can prevent competition and improve feeding efficiency.

TB: Abbreviation for total bacterial count. Monitoring TB in milk and other products ensures food safety and quality standards are met.

transmit: To pass on a disease to another animal or plant. Understanding disease transmission can help farmers implement biosecurity measures and protect herd health.

trifolium: The crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum), a plant which does best on calcareous loams and is grown after cereals as a catch crop. It is planted in mixed herbage as a winter annual for forage, particularly for sheep. Growing trifolium can provide high-quality forage and improve soil health.