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De-billing

The removal of part of the beak or bill of birds. This practice is prohibited under Animal Welfare Approved standards. (see also de-billing, beak clipping, tipping and trimming)

De-beaking

The removal of part of the beak or bill of birds. This practice is prohibited under AGW standards. (see also de-billing, beak clipping, tipping and trimming)

Culling

Permanent removal of animals or birds from a herd or flock.

Cubicle

Partitioned compartment in a building, usually with a raised curb of a size that allows one dairy animal to enter and lie down.

Crush

A device specifically designed to hold an animal safely during a procedure that requires restraint of the animal.

Cow

A female bovine animal that has borne a calf.

Cornstover

The dried remains of leaves and stalks after harvesting maize.

Cooperative

An organization formed by a group of farmers to achieve some or all of the advantages of large-scale marketing, purchasing and education. (agricultural)

Cone

A cone shaped restraining tool into which poultry can be placed immediately prior to stunning and slaughter to keep them still.

Compliant

Conforming to requirements or standards.

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