Livestock Nutrition Vocabulary

noun fermented and stored green forage crops, typically used as feed for livestock

• The farmer stored the silage in airtight containers to preserve it for the winter.
• I heard that the cows really love eating that silage the farmer made.
• Hey, let's go check out that fresh silage the farmer just put up.
• His mind was like a silage pit, filled with memories waiting to be dug up.

noun the science or practice of breeding, feeding, and caring for domestic animals

• Zootechny is the branch of agriculture that focuses on the breeding and raising of animals.
• I'm studying zootechny because I love working with animals.
• Some people think zootechny is just about playing with cute animals all day.
• In a way, zootechny is like a puzzle where you have to figure out the best way to raise animals for maximum productivity.