Sentences with phrase «animals need a level»

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Still, Hess cautioned, some exotics require special care: Reptiles need certain levels of temperature and humidity that vary according to the animal, and birds require specially - formulated diets specific to the type of bird.

If dental decay is a recurrent problem, then more care with grain preparation and higher levels of animal foods will be needed.

Sperling says that the need to avoid predators (and pursue prey) may have driven animals into the water column above the seabed, where enhanced oxygen levels enabled them to expend energy through swimming.

«The rising level of integrons after 1990 in manured soil could indicate that through our efforts to reduce antibiotic resistance, we have unintentionally increased resistance gene exchange and more study is needed on the use of animal manure,» says Prof Graham from Newcastle University.

They go on to suggest that «lowering levels of TNF may be an effective strategy in improving host defense against S. pneumoniae in older adults,» and that, «although it may be counterintuitive to limit inflammatory responses during a bacterial infection, [some existing] clinical observations and our animal model indicate that anti-bacterial strategies need to be tailored to the age of the host.»

Trimmer's simulation is built on this assumption — that animals need to spend vital resources on fighting low - level infections.

In addition, the connection between iron levels and oxygen production found here will help researchers to reconstruct the long - term processes behind the evolution of animals — which need high levels of oxygen.

Under the vaccination system recommended by the WHO, the owner of an animal entering Britain would need to prove that the animal had received two primary injections, one after it was three months old and another six months later, as well as annual boosters to keep up the levels of antibodies.

Says Theo Colborn of the World Wildlife Fund: the work «demonstrates the need to do research on the safety of chemicals in the field where the animals live and at the levels to which they are exposed.»

Animals are extremely expensive to keep, and all scientists would like to see the day where animal research is no longer needed, however our level of technology at present is not sophisticated enough to remove the need for animal research.

It puts into effect, and in some ways exceeds, European Union Directive 86 / 609 / EEC (regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes) and offers a high level of protection to animals whilst recognising the need to use animals in medical research, the development of new medicines and scientific testing.

It puts into effect, and in some ways exceeds European Union Directive 2010 / 63 / EU (regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes) and offers a high level of protection to animals whilst recognising the need to use animals in medical research, the development of new medicines and scientific testing.

If the therapy works as it did in animal trials, Type 1 diabetics would no longer need to take insulin or other drugs to regulate blood sugar levels.

Trypsin inhibitor content of soy protein isolate can vary as much as fivefold.21 (In rats, even low - level - trypsin - inhibitor SPI feeding results in reduced weight gain compared to controls.22) But high - temperature processing has the unfortunate side effect of so denaturing the other proteins in soy that they are rendered largely ineffective.23 That's why animals on soy feed need lysine supplements for normal growth.

Since many people either have low levels of vitamin d or low levels of cofactors needed for its metabolism, and animal protein increases IGF - 1 levels which may be problematic if vitamin d isn't doing its job, we can expect any associations between animal protein and cancer to be attenuated after controlling for vitamin d. Although it's not like that epidemiology is impressive if you control for cooking intensity (high heat is associated but not lower heat methods) or processed meat consumption.

And like other animals, our bodies also convert ALA to EPA and DHA, but in smaller amounts, and not in the levels we need.

Updated every five years, the new guidelines state the relationship between dietary cholesterol (found only in animal foods) and blood cholesterol levels is inconclusive, and more research is needed.

It may be, then, that a certain level of vitamin E deficiency is needed to «activate» some of the harmful effects of smoking, and that poor - quality animal fats and a few helpings of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils are the best way to achieve this, but that fats that weren't tested in this study such as high - quality butter or relatively saturated but vitamin E-rich virgin palm oil may provide the most superior protection.

The cause of heart disease is not animal fats and cholesterol but rather a number of factors inherent in modern diets, including excess consumption of vegetables oils and hydrogenated fats; excess consumption of refined carbohydrates in the form of sugar and white flour; mineral deficiencies, particularly low levels of protective magnesium and iodine; deficiencies of vitamins, particularly of vitamin C, needed for the integrity of the blood vessel walls, and of antioxidants like selenium and vitamin E, which protect us from free radicals; and, finally, the disappearance of antimicrobial fats from the food supply, namely, animal fats and tropical oils.52 These once protected us against the kinds of viruses and bacteria that have been associated with the onset of pathogenic plaque leading to heart disease.

B6 and folate levels can be adequate in non-junk food vegan diets that emphasize grains and vegetables though the ability to convert B6 to the active form of pyridoxal -5-phosphate — found readymade primarily in animal products — may be compromised, While taking this trio of B vitamins as a heart disease «insurance policy» remains important, the Nutrition article suggested high - quality protein — animal protein — rich in the sulfur containing amino acids methionine and cysteine is also needed.

This will of course be done in conjunction with all the other approaches I use: real whole food, quality animal protein, eat to control blood sugar, no gluten / sugar / caffeine, addressing gut health, using GABA / tryptophan and the other amino acids as needed and addressing low levels of zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin D, iron if necessary.

We need healthy cortisol levels to maintain energy and blood sugar throughout the day so we're not having to eat every two hours like, you know, like you're grazing, like you're an animal.

Plant foods are naturally lower in methionine, however we can still meet our baseline methionine needs from these plant foods without the need for supplements or animal products that will supply a greater quantity of methionine that add up to higher levels than we need.

Studies in animals and humans have shown that dietary glutathione increases blood levels of glutathione, but one study in mice suggested that under ordinary conditions, dietary glutathione can not boost its own concentration in other tissues except in the lung, where large amounts of glutathione are needed to maintain the fluidity of mucus.

Dr. King asked if Dr. Johnson would recommend any changes in the food patterns for elderly individuals in comparison to younger adults, since her comment about plant - based diets seemed to imply that older adults might need higher levels of animal protein.

Items at the basic level focus on more basic skills, such as recalling specific details about survival — for instance, that both plants and animals need food, air, and water to survive.

Marine farming offers a partial solution but comes with its own barrel of worms: Farmed fish tend to be more prone to diseases which spread to wild stocks; virtually all farmed fish are carnivores and therefore need to be fed on other fish; and farming of some animals, such as shrimp, can lead to massive changes in nitrogen levels, damaging the surrounding ecology.

Although this device isn't exactly a doggy - to - human language translator (which will probably need many more years and a huge improvement in animal technology), it is by far the closest we can get to connect on a deeper level with our furry friends.

«Diet requirements — including protein levels, calories and vitamins and minerals — vary over the life of a pet and, in turn, an animal's needs change as he grows from a puppy or kitten, to an adult into a senior.»

The more competitive your dog is, on whatever level, the more diligently you need to supervise your dog, and make sure your dog doesn't push things too far with other people or animals.

Reserved with strangers, dominant with other dogs, predatory toward small animals such as cats and rabbits, most Weimaraners need an owner who can provide leadership, socialization, and training beyond the beginner level.

Name: Kosi Age: DOB Approx. 1/17/08 Gender: Female Breed: Boxer Weight: 50 Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: Yes House Trained: Yes but does take medicine Crate Trained: Doesn't need it Energy level: Moderate History: Pulled from an animal control Adoption Fee: $ 300.00

While it's likely to bolt after small animals or moving targets and therefore needs to be kept on a tight leash in high risk areas, those energy levels are soon burned up.

Demonstrate competency in the entry - level skills needed to support companion animal medicine, equine and food animal medicine, biomedical research, and other veterinary technology disciplines

Visit your local animal shelter's website to learn more about their needs and donation options or visit the ASPCA website to donate to helping the cause on a national level.

When animals come into new environments, they have levels of needs that must be met in order for the animal to become comfortable and secure there.

Certainly all animals (and people) need an excellent diet to have optimal health, but domestic cats seem to suffer an inordinately high level of ailments with a direct nutritional cause.

The amount of time your foster animal needs each day will depend on their age, energy level, medical and behavioral needs.

We all need to do more to engage the animal - loving American public at a new and deeper level, and the new administration and Congress must become allies in the fight against America's puppy mill problems if we're going to see a resolution soon.

Moreover, even an individual animal's needs may fluctuate, depending on the season, his activity level, normal variations in hormone levels and organ functions, infections, parasites like fleas, illness, and a host of other factors.

Individuals who wish to become dog psychologists need to earn an advanced degree in animal behavior or biological sciences, with the specific degree required being dependent upon the level of certification.

Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of exercise as any other working breed Not bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.

As a result, we always have a group of special animals that need a level of individual care that is difficult to provide in a shelter environment, or the very small number of animals that have been in the shelter for an extended period of time that would benefit from a period of home care.

Owners need to understand their particular dog's acceptance level of other dogs and manage their dog appropriately when around other animals.

It is important when choosing a dog that you consider the reasons why you want a dog, what activity level you're comfortable engaging in, how often you want to groom your dog, how experienced you are with dogs, how big you want your dog to be once the animal is fully grown, what kind of personality you want your dog to have and whether or not you will need to get a hypoallergenic dog.

All of Wellness» recipes are made with high levels of animal protein to meet your cat's high protein needs as well as healthy animal fats for healthy skin and coat support.

We'll use the results to establish baseline information about current levels of care and determine the kinds of resources needed to better nurture, support and save the lives of these vulnerable animals.

While their main goal is to find a responsible home for our residents, they work hard to ensure all animals receive the level of care they need.

Battersea is committed to providing the very best level of animal care to the 9,000 dogs and cats that come through its gates each year and promises that each one will receive the love and medical care they need as quickly as possible.

We will use these results to establish baseline information about current levels of care and determine the kinds of resources needed to better nurture, support and save the lives of these vulnerable animals.