Hatchability

Percentage of fertile eggs that hatch, aim is above 85%.

Heifer

A young female cow that has not yet given birth to a calf.

Hock

A pronounced joint in the hind leg of cattle and horses found between the knee and fetlock. The hock points slightly backwards.

HT-2 Toxin

A mycotoxin, classified as a type A trichothecence, produced by various Fusarium moulds and can be found in a wide range of crops.

Hyphae

Long filaments produced by moulds. Hyphae are needed for mould growth, survival and dispersion. They allow the mould to grow from single cells to branched bodies of hyphae (mycelium).