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Barrow |
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A male pig castrated before reaching sexual maturity.
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biological control |
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Controlling plants, diseases, and animal pests using natural enemies; or inhibiting the reproduction of pests by methods that result in the laying of infertile eggs, etc.
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biological diversity |
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Richness and abundance of species, and variety of natural communities. Both the number of species and the number of individuals within each species are important in considering the extent of biological diversity in an area. Also referred to as biodiversity.
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Boar |
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A sexually mature male pig.
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Breeding Stock |
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Sexually mature male and female livestock that are retained to produce offspring.
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BST |
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Bovine somatotropin, commonly referred to as growth hormone. Produced naturally by the cow, stimulates metabolic functions related to growth and milk production.
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Bull |
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An uncastrated male bovine.
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