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Animal feed
Of or relating to the food products given to farmed animals.
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Lignin
Agriculture; Animal feed
A complex indigestible substance that is a major structural component of mature plants. It is contained in the fibrous portion of stems, leaves, cobs and hulls of plants.
Limit switch
Agriculture; Animal feed
Electrical device that transmits an electrical signal when in physical contact with an object.
Loader
Agriculture; Animal feed
Any of a variety of machines, wheel or track mounted, designed primarily to lift and load a truck, train or other mode of transportation.
Maize
Agriculture; Animal feed
Commonly known as corn, is a cereal grain. In the United States and Canada, the primary use for maize is as a feed for livestock, forage, silage or grain.
Major minerals
Agriculture; Animal feed
Minerals such as calcium and phosphorous that are included in a ration in relatively large amounts. Usually measured in grammes per day.
Manual control
Agriculture; Animal feed
A control actuated by the operator, regardless of the means of actuation. Example: Lever or foot pedal control for directional valves.
