Sentences with phrase «animal breeding referring»

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«The animal comes inside the camp looking for a warm place to sleep beneath» — referring to human bodies in hammocks, says Etiam Pérez, a Cuban crocodile researcher and manager of the Zapata Swamp Captive Breeding Farm.

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

Like any other canine breed, American Pit Bull Terriers range on the spectrum of intra-species aggression, which refers to their prey drive towards other animals.

For most breeds, this means doing a blood profile, thyroid testing, brucellosis testing, hip xrays for hip dysplasia with the xrays being sent to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for certification, and eye examination (commonly referred to as CERF «ing).

For those unaware of the term, a «puppy mill» or «backyard breeder» refers to a for - profit animal breeding facility that, mostly, neglects the health and well - being of the animals in their care.

• Lactating dairy cattle: This refers to a dairy breed animal that's more than 20 months of age.

Class A «Class A» is used by the USDA and refers to licenses given to breeders and deal only in animals they breed and raise.

And when the label «pit bull» is applied — which can refer to several breeds, including the Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier and bull terrier — it could place a stigma on the animal.

Although breed - specific legislation refers to dogs, all animal owners are in jeopardy when animals are regulated or banned based on misinformation, political expediency, and fear.

They also keep waiting lists so that needy animals can get in as soon as space is available and prospective dog owners can be referred to those who have a dog of a specific breed or type to give up.

The Dutch bred the animal they referred to as the «Hottentot» or African lion dog, but the British, who ended up with naming rights to the breed, called it the Rhodesian ridgeback.

As for the misrepresented allegations the Luke's referred to, they say they do lease their property on the Big Island to a friend named Stephen Williamson and he manages the breeding and animal operations.

Other breeders say that the «AR» s (or Animal Rights Activists, as they refer to us) are using it as a blanket term to cover anyone that breeds and that we want to end all breeding altogether (which is false, by the way)

Dogs of any age or breed can tear their stifle or knee ligaments, most commonly the anterior (ACL) or cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) as we refer to it in animals.

Because the term refers to a whole host of breeds and mixes, shelter workers and city officials often wrongfully label dogs as pit bulls, which can mean a death sentence for the animal involved.

Neutering refers to the removal of the reproductive organs, which permanently prevents an animal from breeding and / or becoming pregnant.

Other breeders say that the «AR» s (or Animal Rights Activists, as they refer to us) are using it as a blanket term to cover anyone that breeds... Read more»

The terms studbook and register are also used to refer to lists of male animals «standing at stud», that is, those animals actively breeding, as opposed to every known specimen of that breed.