Foddered: meaning, definitions and examples
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foddered
[ ˈfɒdərd ]
agriculture use
Foddered refers to the act of providing animals with food, particularly forage or feed that is typically used for livestock. It is an essential process in farming that involves giving animals adequate nutrition to promote health and growth. This term is often used in the context of livestock management, where farmers ensure their animals have access to necessary supplements. The quality and type of fodder can significantly impact the productivity and well-being of farm animals.
Synonyms
feed, nourish, provision, supply.
Examples of usage
- The farmer foddered the cattle with hay.
- During winter, they foddered the sheep with grains.
- He spent the whole day foddering the horses.
- The goats were foddered with leaves and branches.
Translations
Translations of the word "foddered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fornecido
🇮🇳 पोषित
🇩🇪 gefüttert
🇮🇩 diberi makan
🇺🇦 погодуваний
🇵🇱 wyżywiony
🇯🇵 飼料を与えられた
🇫🇷 fourni
🇪🇸 alimentado
🇹🇷 beslenmiş
🇰🇷 급여된
🇸🇦 مُغذّى
🇨🇿 krmený
🇸🇰 kŕmený
🇨🇳 饲养的
🇸🇮 hranjen
🇮🇸 fóðraður
🇰🇿 жеммен қамтамасыз етілген
🇬🇪 კვებილი
🇦🇿 qidalanmış
🇲🇽 alimentado
Etymology
The word 'fodder' originates from the Middle English term 'foder', which is derived from the Old English 'fōdor', meaning 'food'. This root can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word '*fōdraz', which signifies 'that which is eaten' and relates to nourishment or sustenance. The concept of fodder has been integral to agriculture and animal husbandry throughout history, as providing proper food for livestock is crucial for food production and maintaining farm operations. As agriculture developed, the term evolved to refer more specifically to crops harvested for animal feed. Fodder can include a variety of plant materials such as grasses, legumes, and grains, utilized to sustain livestock during different seasons. The evolution of foddering practices has mirrored advancements in agricultural techniques and animal husbandry, highlighting the importance of this practice in sustaining human livelihoods.