Septum nose ring
A ring that is inserted into the cartilage that separates the nostrils.
Laying hens
Birds producing eggs.
Sequential individual feeding
A feeding system where only one animal can eat at a time.
Skip a day feeding
See interval feeding.
Slatted flooring
Flooring that has gaps or spaces in it to allow manure and other material to pass through.
Social hierarchy
Where each individual in a group has a rank, for example the pecking order in chickens where less dominant birds will defer to those higher up in rank.
Squeeze Chute
A narrow cage for the temporary restraint of an animal for the purposes of checking identification, carrying out treatment, etc., while keeping the animal still and the farm workers safe.
Store animal
Animals being raised for meat that have been weaned but are not yet in the fattening period. (See also feeder.)
Tail docking
The removal of all or part of the tail. This practice is prohibited under AGW standards, however sheep farmers who meet all other AGW standards may apply for a derogation…
Subcutaneous Radio Frequency Identification
Implantation under the skin of an animal with a microchip that contains details of the individual animal. The information on the microchip can be accessed by a hand held reader…
