Not Approved
Has not met the requirements of the applicable AGW programme.
Not Known to Program
A farm that has not applied to AGW.
Ottawa crate
A type of farrowing crate that uses sloping bars to limit the area where the sow can lie, but that does give her the ability to turn round. The use…
Over-sized litter
When the number of piglets is larger than the mother can care for.
Polled breeds
Naturally horn-free breed.
Pooled product
Mingling of products or animals of individual producers into a single lot.
Producer group
Individual producers who agree to cooperatively pool their products.
Properly composted
Waste material to be composted must be mixed with other material as needed to achieve a suitable carbon and nitrogen balance. Temperature in the compost heap should reach at least…
Physiological well-being:
A state whereby the animal is kept not just with an absence of disease but in a state of positive health with the ability to express natural behaviors.
Rotational grazing
See pasture rotation.
