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maize a staple crop part of the food supply for humans and animals in many countries. One of its best uses is as a chopped green crop or as ensilage. Called also Zea mays. The grain is usually referred to as corn (3) in the USA or as maize in other countries. A full range of maize grain products is available and includes hominy, grits, maize germ meal and maize gluten meal (a high protein feed). maize crop poisoning a form of carbohydrate engorgement caused when cattle accidentally gain access to a standing crop or when confined animals are fed too much of it. See also carbohydrate engorgement. maize stalk disease caused by ingestion of maize stalks infected with Diplodia maydis fungus. Characterized by dullness, head pressing, compulsive walking. Called also cornstalk disease. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Made out of cornsilk, sunlight, heavy cream, and wedding rings. Pa has joined John Fremont's expedition through the Rockies, and with Ma recently dead, the only thing Adaline has left to love is the cornsilk dolly Pa made for her. things her fingers clutched were husk and cornsilk hair. |
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