Sentences with phrase «breeding of livestock»

He argued that creating generation after generation of virgin - born mammals would not only help to improve and accelerate the breeding of livestock (producing big males for the sake of a little sperm slows down breeding), but would yield new insights into disease, genetics and the function of sex itself.

In more remote times prior to agriculture and to the breeding of livestock, the Supreme Being was the Lord of animals.

The Persian Sarabi dog also known as Persian Mastiff, Persian Shepherd and Iranian Mastiff is a breed of livestock guardian dog indigenous to north of Iran

the head of H$ U$, Wayne Pacelle, is on record - «We have no ethical obligation to preserve the different breeds of livestock produced through selective breeding.

But there are over 30 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, & most of them come in many other colors, including white but also black, black & tan, brindle, sable, agouti, particolor, ticked, gray, fawn, red, blue, liver, etc., & can be any of these with any varying degrees of white markings or no white at all.

The Šarplaninac, Šarplaninec or Illyrian Sheepdog is a dog breed of the livestock guardian type originally from the border area between Kosovo, Macedonia and Albania.

Here is one example from Animal People Magazine: «We have no ethical obligation to preserve the different breeds of livestock produced through selective breeding... One generation and out.

In the early 1800's, the British, having begun the development of «pure» breeds of livestock through inbreeding, applied the same principle to their dogs.

The Komondor (in Hungarian, the plural form of komondor is komondorok), also known as the Hungarian sheepdog, is a large, white - coloured Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat.

As noted in American Working Terriers, the «speciation» of domestic breeds of livestock began with the work of Robert Bakewell in the 18th Century, and the control of sires.

The project involves collecting germplasm from rare breeds of livestock, primarily in the form of embryos and semen.

Collected semen and embryos are then frozen so that the stored germplasm can create a genetic resource bank of endangered breeds of livestock.

Two breeds of livestock, the Santa Cruz sheep and the San Clemente Island goat originate from here.

Not exact matches

There are many cockroach breeding facilities in China, for use as an ingredient in medicine or as a source of protein for livestock feed.

As the CDC notes, «large livestock are powerful, quick, protective of their territory and offspring, and especially unpredictable during breeding and birthing periods.»

Because of his interest in fine wool breeds he was beginning with a breed that had its origins in the Spanish Merino.28 Later in the month he took third place at the annual inter-class FFA livestock judging competition in Las Cruces and was awarded a gold - plated watch fob.29 At the 1940 Southwestern Livestock Show in El Paso, again representing Las Cruces Union High School FFA, Roy exhibited in the category of flivestock judging competition in Las Cruces and was awarded a gold - plated watch fob.29 At the 1940 Southwestern Livestock Show in El Paso, again representing Las Cruces Union High School FFA, Roy exhibited in the category of fLivestock Show in El Paso, again representing Las Cruces Union High School FFA, Roy exhibited in the category of fat lambs.

Shilo first became interested in conscious living when she found herself working simultaneously at a mom - and - pop natural food store and a farm for endangered livestock breeds on the coast of Maine.

Over the last century, however, modern intensive agriculture, with its high input of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and monocrop specialization, has been detrimental to the diversity of genetic resources of crop varieties and livestock breeds, to the diversity of wild flora and fauna species and to the diversity of ecosystems.

On Miyake Farm in the town of Freeport — a mere 15 miles away from Portland — Chef Miyake raises and breeds a wide variety of livestock to supply his restaurants with the freshest products possible.

Additionally, he will work closely with the farm manager to maintain and develop the production of vegetables, fruits, herbs and livestock as well as enhance the island's newly breeded Waygu beef.

«It is my desire and my purpose to further the education of the people of Texas and elsewhere in wildlife conservation, in the knowledge of the breeding and living habits of our wild creatures and in the relationship of wildlife to domesticated livestock on our ranches and farms; to afford students and others interested in wildlife betterment and propagation and in the raising of wildlife along with domesticated animals a place for research and an opportunity for the study thereof; and to develop scientifically methods of increasing the wildlife population of the state and nation for the benefit of future generations... who may not have the opportunity to know and appreciate our wildlife, as I have, unless methods of increasing and conserving our wildlife are scientifically developed.

Understandably, folks who are mindful of such things - as we are too - aren't likely to want to move their livestock from pasture to pasture for fear of catching or spreading disease, etc.... not to mention that we were dealing with a goat breed that we didn't know was in such big demand!

Dr. Julie Wolf, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), senior author of the study said: «In many regions of the world, livestock numbers are changing, and breeding has resulted in larger animals with higher intakes of food.

Professor Hanotte said: «We want to document the diversity of global livestock before that diversity disappears forever, so we can compile a catalogue of genetic information for future sustainable breeding improvement programmes.

Many of our ideas about domestication derive from Charles Darwin, whose ideas in turn were strongly influenced by British animal - breeding practices during the 19th century, a period when landowners vigorously pursued systematic livestock improvement.

And the poisoning of vultures in Asia that threatened to wipe out the three scavenging bird species of the Indian subcontinent has been checked through a combination of replacement drugs in livestock and captive breeding efforts, says ornithologist Nancy Clum of WCS.

Among its recommendations: encourage local farmers to maintain local types of livestock; share breeds across borders (particularly when breeds are likely to be suited to specific regions due to certain adaptive traits, such as a need for less water); and establish a gene bank — similar to the regional seed banks that preserve crop diversity — to maintain this genetic heritage.

To end the poverty trap, pastoralists can increase the productivity of livestock through improved breeds, veterinary care and scientific management of fodder.

Such hardiness in the face of locally tough conditions is a hallmark of the regional versions of various livestock breeds, such as worm - resistant Red Maasai sheep [see video here] and Sheko cattle with their immunity to sleeping sickness [see video here].

We were more focused on the genetics — the livestock breeding of salmon for the normal traits of survival at certain stages of the life cycle, productive growth and feed conversion, and egg production.»

In the last five years, the Agricultural Research Institute of Afghanistan (ARIA) of the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Livestock (MAIL) has used CIMMYT breeding lines to develop and make available to farmers seed of 15 high - yielding, disease resistant wheat varieties.

After native Andeans recommended the use of maca to Spaniards for livestock breeding, it became a commodity in the viceroyalty of Peru.

Maybe for the next version (Editor's Note: Farming Simulator 19/2019), we will improve the livestock part (animal transport, Breeding, choice of breeds in cattle).

Not only does this film look insanely original, but it looks like it's going to be one of those films that will shock and awe us into submission with each looming threat of OKJA getting eaten by a bunch of scientists breeding the perfect livestock.

Borrower must establish an expected shortfall in the amount of feed needed to sustain existing breeding livestock and backgrounding livestock operation levels to be eligible.

This highlights one of the difficulties in placing an industry which breeds and raises companion animals under the same USDA guidelines as livestock animals, used as a food source.

The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property.

Height: 29 to 32 inches Weight: 88 to 144 pounds Short or rough coat in all variety of colors Coloring and size bred to help it blend in with livestock

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a member of the working breed group because they were originally bred to herd animals and serve as guardians for herds of livestock.

With some breeds, such as Border Collies, biting or nipping is even more instinctive because of the nature of the breed - they're born and bred to herd livestock, and that's how a 50 or 60 pound dog will control a 1,000 pound cow - by biting at the heels or nose.

Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years to guard and protect persons, livestock and territory.

First of all, your Blue is a herding dog bred to control livestock.

This breed originated in the days of the Roman Empire and was used to herd and protect livestock.

Members recognize the growing impact on the breed of the indiscriminate production of livestock guardian dogs.

Members will not engage in the breeding or selling of livestock guardian dogs unless they are willing to undertake the education and responsibility involved with such animals.

Originally bred as a working dog to follow instructions when herding livestock such as sheep, the Border Collie has a reputation as being one of the most intelligent of all dog breeds.

The native people of this region boast of the breed's ability to keep livestock safe from wolves, jackals, and other predators.

Featuring a quiet hydraulic chute and alley system (both of which are available for rent to use on the farm with veterinary staff), ECVS is equipped to efficiently handle livestock of various breeds and ages in a calm and efficient manner.

This is rather controversial for some breeds such as the Caucasian Ovcharka and other livestock guardian breeds because of their protective nature.

The complete history of the Rottweiler is unknown, although experts think that the breed comes from drover dogs used by the Romans to help move livestock.