Gait scoring
A system measuring how well an animal or bird moves and whether or not an animal or bird is lame by reference to the scale.
Genetic selection
The deliberate selection of animals or birds in a breeding program.
Genetically engineered
The group of applied techniques of genetics and biotechnology used to cut up and join together genetic material and especially DNA from one or more species of organism and to…
Gestation crate
Cage or stall in which a sow is confined for the period of pregnancy and in which she has restricted options of movement. Crates are prohibited under the AGW standards.
Good standing
Status of a business (farm or slaughter plant) which has been audited or reviewed within the required schedule and is in compliance with all AGW standards OR has an approved…
Growth promoters
A substance included in an animal or bird's feed which improves feed conversion and /or increases daily weight gain. Antibiotics can act as growth promoters. Growth promoters are prohibited under…
Growth rate
How fast an animal or bird grows that can be expressed as daily live weight gain or average live weight gain.
Health plan
A structured and proactive plan assessing the health status of birds or animals on a farm and giving information on steps to preempt, treat, eliminate or reduce any disease or…
Herbaceous matter
Low growing non-woody perennial plants.
Herding canine
A canine (dog) that by genetic predisposition and through proper training, possesses the skills to move animals effectively and humanely with minimal physical contact. (See also: Working dog)
