Herdetider
Herdetider is a term used in Nordic agricultural contexts to denote scheduled times associated with the care and management of a herd of livestock. The word is rooted in Danish and Norwegian language traditions and is often used in farm planning to refer to the daily or seasonal timetable that governs movements, milking, grazing, and veterinary checks.
Etymology and meaning: The term combines words for herd and time, reflecting its function as a timetable
Usage and practices: In practice, herdetider cover routines such as morning and evening milking, rotation of
Regional context and English equivalents: The concept is most commonly found in Danish and Norwegian agricultural
Notes: Herdetider are practical planning tools rather than fixed standards. Practices differ by species (cattle, sheep,