A family of drugs used for the purpose of treating or preventing the outbreak of bacterial infection. (Under the AGW standards animals must be managed to keep them in good…

A request to AGW to re-evaluate a decision or standard.

A moveable shelter for pigs or poultry.

A growth promoter used by conventional agriculture.

A physical visit to compare a production system with a set of fixed protocols. (See also: Desktop Audit, Remote Audit)

Materials for animals to lie or sleep on, usually straw, shavings etc (see also litter).

An important management practice to prevent the introduction or spread of disease and hence avoid the unnecessary use of drugs (antibiotics).

The swelling of the rumen of cattle, sheep or goats from fermentation of green food, particularly lush clover pastures, which causes respiratory distress and, in very rare cases, death (also…

An un-castrated male pig.

Making a permanent mark on an animal using extreme heat or extreme cold. Some state laws require the identification of cattle by branding.