Sentences with phrase «aimed at reducing»

June 19, 2012 CHIC DNA Repository The CHIC DNA Repository collects and stores canine DNA samples to facilitate future research and testing aimed at reducing the incidence of inherited disease in dogs.

Treatment is aimed at reducing the load on the heart, helping the heart to beat and reducing fluid retention.

All of Iowa Humane Alliance's programs are aimed at reducing the number of animals going into shelters in the state of Iowa and ending euthanasia as a way of controlling the population of the animals we love.

Public policies and education programs aimed at reducing cat overpopulation should include provisions for neutering unowned free - roaming cats, and efforts should target the general public, not only pet owners, because not all households that feed unowned free - roaming cats own pets.

Like the war on drugs, or the age of prohibition, the historic efforts to end the abuses of puppy mills have been aimed at reducing supply.

The PennHIP mission is to develop and apply evidence - based technology to direct appropriate breeding strategies aimed at reducing in frequency and severity the osteoarthritis of canine hip dysplasia.

That permit would be required in addition to other breeder license requirements.The ordinance, given final approval by commissioners last week, also includes a stiffening of fines for various violations of the animal code.The revisions, the first to the code in years, were aimed at reducing the number of abandoned and stray animals in town.

Our cat, pit bull terrier, and puppy mill initiatives are all aimed at reducing the number of noses in.

Treatment is aimed at reducing symptoms, and giving time for the dog's immune system to respond.

In striving towards their mission, ASAP had a history of collaboration on various community projects including those aimed at reducing shelter intake of cats and dogs.

The CHIC DNA Repository, co-sponsored by the OFA and the AKC / CHF, collects and stores samples of canine DNA, along with geneaological and phenotypical information that corresponds to the DNA, in order to facilitate testing and research in the future that is aimed at reducing the incidence of inherited disease in canines.

The one - year pilot project will establish a high - volume spay / neuter service fully open to the community, specifically aimed at reducing the over-population of cats, offering assistance to surrounding Ontario SPCA communities and assisting volunteers working with feral cat colonies.

A new trend called Fear Free, aimed at reducing the stress of veterinary visits on pets, depends on owners training their pets to become familiar with travel carriers, to willingly step on a scale, allow strangers to handle them and take medicine from a syringe.

Treatment is aimed at reducing the pain associated with the disease and trying to slow its progression as much as possible.

The ordinance was aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating the thousands of euthanizations conducted in Los Angeles» animal shelters every year.

Consequently, legislation has been introduced in Michigan to require training for law enforcement aimed at reducing dog shootings.

Any unsecured debt may be eligible for settlement, a debt - reduction strategy aimed at reducing the total amount you owe.

The increase is an unintended consequence of various rounds of regulatory changes in the past few years aimed at reducing risk coupled with rising house prices that made it harder for homebuyers to qualify.

The controversial measures are aimed at reducing the costs associated with this country's aging population.

Debt consolidation and loan refinancing are aimed at reducing your monthly debt service expense, or the amount you shell out each month for principal repayment and interest charges.

Last Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three programmes aimed at reducing physical gold demand and luring tonnes of gold from households into the banking system.

Insurance premiums jumped again in April and additional changes to the program will take effect June 1, along with other new FHA requirements that are aimed at reducing the number of FHA loan defaults and increasing the funds available to reimburse lenders for those loans that do go into default.

That should give one pause before investing in the stock of a company that subjects itself to a split aimed at reducing the share count and raising the stock price.

Additionally, he has proposed legislation aimed at reducing the cost of textbooks.

«Budget 2016 and Budget 2017 include many measures aimed at reducing the gender wage gap, encouraging greater workforce participation among women, and helping to combat poverty and violence.»

UPDATED: The federal government's 2013 budget contains a select few initiatives aimed at reducing costs at the household level including efforts to close the U.S. - Canada price gap for young families.

If there is any good news to come out of this, the tax appears to be aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of publishers which seeks to be environmentally beneficial by essentially taking punitive measures to punish the industry for its waste of pulp and extensive shipping requirements on bulky products.

While the measure is obviously not aimed at reducing literacy or blocking access to entertainment, education, or information, it is instead an unfortunate... [Read more...]

Nissan also says the forthcoming LEAF will sport a more aerodynamic design aimed at reducing lift and, consequently, improving handling stability at high speed.

With this in mind, Mazda has introduced suspension revisions aimed at reducing noise transmitted up from the road, as well as «measures» applied to the body, roof, floor and doors that help calm - down high - speed wind noise.

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies.

BMW says it's all aimed at reducing visual bulk.

This was aimed at reducing the chance of tyres punctured by the sharp rocks, but did nothing for traction in the sand.

Lexus also employed the use of a unique lateral performance damper system aimed at reducing body vibrations and providing for a linear steering feel.

Throughout the new model, Hyundai engineers have applied technologies aimed at reducing the intrusion of noise and vibration to the cabin.

$ 40 million is available for DERA grant funding to implement clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation's existing fleet of old diesel engines.

Cities should publicize traffic safety laws and behaviors; educate their communities about the consequences of violating laws aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities; and conduct enforcement where they will be most effective based on local crash data.

The system is aimed at reducing pedestrian fatalities and currently only works at speeds up to 37 mph, but it proved very effective in our brief test.

One way this is done is through the Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative, which identifies and deploys innovation aimed at reducing the time it takes to deliver highway projects, enhance safety, and protect the environment.

Community Connections — Every Day Counts (EDC) 4 — EDC is a process designed to identify and deploy innovations aimed at reducing the time it takes to deliver highway projects, enhance safety, and protect the environment.

This second of two articles explores various incentive programs aimed at reducing work absence — with the authors urging caution when employing these programs.

The Department is now considering eliminating guidance aimed at reducing the disproportionate use of suspensions and expulsions on Black and Brown students and students with disabilities.

Partner institutions are required to submit specific plans aimed at reducing the need for remedial classes, expanding student participation in Tech Prep programs, and providing effective professional development services to teachers of dual enrollment courses.

The program was based on Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies, including high quality instructional design and delivery for all students aimed at reducing the number of students needing intervention.

While a number of states have implemented policies and programs aimed at reducing inequities between traditional district schools and charter public schools, more can be done.

When it comes to Hartford's public education system, these education reform proponents fail to support any policies aimed at reducing poverty, expanding services for non-English speaking students or enhancing assistance for students who need special education services.

The Center partners closely with school districts across Connecticut to assist them in creating policies, practices, and structures that support large - scale instructional improvement aimed at reducing gaps and raising achievement for all students.

(Calif.) A bill aimed at reducing poverty among all children in California may also present an opportunity for rural schools to offer more programs and resources for homeless students.

(Calif.) With mental health issues a growing concern for education policy makers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed bills this week aimed at reducing bullying based on religion, restricting confinement of juvenile offenders and promoting model suicide prevention programs.

RTTT money should go toward societal reforms aimed at reducing poverty.