Herd
A group of animals living together -particularly refers to cattle- that most likely have been put together for management purposes.
Homeopathy
A system of healing by using incredibly dilute solutions of substances that in full strength would cause similar symptoms to the disease being treated.
Humane
Raising animals with kindness, consideration, according to their needs, and without cruelty.
Housing
A building with a roof and four walls that can also be used as a shelter. (See also shelter.)
Husbandry
The care and management of the farm and its animals.
Immunocastration
The use of a vaccine which affects hormone development to delay the sexual development of male pigs. This practice is prohibited under Animal Welfare Approved standards.
Incubator
A specialized machine designed to hatch eggs by providing consistent specific temperature and humidity. Normally 2 machines or separate compartments: the Setter, used for the first 18 days with movement…
Insentient
Without feeling or consciousness. [also insensible]
Insensible
Without feeling or consciousness. [also insentient]
Ionophores
A type of chemical compound used as an antibiotic or growth promoter.
