Glossary F

The Environmental Glossary. Letter F +++ Popular Articles: 'Function', 'Fishery', 'Facility'

Deutsch: Fütterung / Español: Alimentador / Português: Alimentador / Français: Distributeur / Italiano: Alimentatore /

A feeder is a cattle that need further feeding prior to slaughter.

Or: A feeder is a producer who feeds cattle.

A Feeder Pig Operation is the operation when the Breeder sells pigs out of the Nursery phase to grow them out to market weight.

Deutsch: Fütterungsplatz / Español: Corral de engorde / Português: Confinamento / Français: Parc d'engraissement / Italiano: Feedlot /

A Feedlot is Enterprise in which cattle are fed grain and other Concentrates for usually 90-120 days.

feedlots are a plot of ground used to feed farm animals.

Deutsch: Futtermittel / Español: Piensos / Português: Alimentos para animais / Français: Aliments pour animaux / Italiano: Mangimi

Feedstuff in the environmental context refers to any material used as food for livestock, including grains, forage, and by-products from the food industry. It plays a critical role in the agricultural ecosystem, influencing both economic outcomes for farmers and environmental health. The production, processing, and transportation of feedstuff can have significant environmental impacts, including land use changes, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.

FEF200-1200 mean forced expiratory flow between 200 ml and 1200 ml of the FVC (formerly called the maximum expiratory flow

Deutsch: Felis catus / Español: Felis catus / Português: Felis catus / Français: Felis catus / Italiano: Felis catus

Felis catus, commonly known as the domestic cat, plays a significant role in the environment, particularly in urban and rural ecosystems. In the environmental context, Felis catus impacts biodiversity, ecosystem balance, and wildlife conservation efforts. While domestic cats are cherished pets, their presence and behaviors in natural habitats can lead to complex environmental challenges.

Fermentation see Anaerobic respiration

Fermilab, formally known as the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, is a premier United States Department of Energy national laboratory specializing in high-energy particle physics. While its primary focus is on advancing the understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and the basic forces that shape the universe, Fermilab also engages in environmental stewardship and conservation practices in its operations. This involvement stems from its location on a 6,800-acre site in Batavia, Illinois, which encompasses prairies, woodlands, and wetlands.

Deutsch: Fruchtbarkeit / Español: Fertilidad / Português: Fertilidade / Français: Fertilitê / Italiano: Fertilità

The fertility is the ability to reproduce; in humans, the ability to bear children.