Bedding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002930",
  "term": "Bedding",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Material used to absorb moisture and provide cushion. It is easily cleaned to provide a clean, dry surface and reduce the incidence of mastitis. Possible bedding materials include: straw, sawdust, wood chips, sand, ground limestone, separated manure solids, shredded newspaper, corn stalks, bark, peanut hulls, sunflower hulls and rice hulls.\n\n2. A site preparation technique whereby a small ridge of surface soil is formed to provide an elevated planting or seed bed. It is used primarily in wet areas to improve drainage and aeratin for seeding.",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Ag 101 Glossary of American Agriculture",
    "Nonpoint Pollution Source from Forestry Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/bedding/"
}