The test could also be used
by animal breeders to confirm the virility of a sample.
Not exact matches
From the beginnings of civilization, farmers have been intervening in the course of evolution
by producing hybrid grains, and stock
breeders have been domesticating
animals that live longer or work harder or run faster.
Several months ago a New Yorker article described the sensation among ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem caused
by a Mississippi cattle
breeder who noted an unblemished red heifer in his herd, read Numbers 19 and declared that the
animal was a sign that the temple must be rebuilt in preparation for the millennial reign of Jesus — regardless of the escalation of mayhem such exegesis in action would heap upon Jews, Muslims and Christians in the Holy City.
Inbreeding
by scab
breeders and kennel owners has resulted in a deterioration of the line of many popular breeds such as poodles, Bedlingtons and boxers, sometimes creating a specific brain disorder, which means that the
animal has to be destroyed.
Once signed
by county executive Steven Bellone, pet stores will not be able to purchase
animals from
breeders who have received certain types of violations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which regulates
breeders.
Meanwhile, PETA senior vice president Lisa Lange wrote in an email to IndieWire, «Dog shows glamorize the
breeders who make money
by pimping out their
animals and selling their babies, so a scene about dogs being felt up seems right on the money for a movie like «Show Dogs.»
Setting the Standard Presented
by Dr. Candace Croney, an associate professor of
animal behavior and well - being at Purdue University, this session will illustrate the efforts
by Purdue University and the pet industry to establish science - based breeding guidelines, and the benefits that will accrue to the
animals, the dog buying public and the
breeders themselves.
Couple that with the Purdue University's Canine Care Certified Program, which identifies what a caring, qualified, quality
breeder is, and we can give the public the facts about why we need
breeders and what we need to do to ensure that these
breeders are doing right
by the
animals and pet owners.
The Small
Animal Care Committee is building on its first - in - the - industry care standards program
by disseminating
breeder and distributor guidelines to those who supply small
animals to the trade.
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By shrinking the supply of puppy mill dogs flowing into our market, the ordinance is expected to boost adoptions for homeless
animals and increase sales for small, responsible dog
breeders,» said Humane Society of the United States» Arizona State Director, Kari Nienstedt.
The ordinance did exempted certain
animals, including those that have competed in shows or sporting competitions, guide dogs,
animals used
by police agencies, and those belonging to professional
breeders.
She was turned into Christ - Yoder
Animal Shelter in Buchannan Dam
by a
breeder that didn't think she produced enough puppies to justify keeping her.
As a direct consequence of this observation and following consultations with key stakeholders including the veterinary profession, major
animal welfare charities and the Kennel Club, the Dog Advisory Council published a report detailing what it considers to be the standard to be adopted
by ALL
breeders in relation to the «management» of both breeding dogs and their puppies.
The movement against commercial - breeding practices began picking up significant momentum
by late 2014, after celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey repeatedly spoke out on the issue and groups like the Humane Society shared on social media photos of
animals allegedly abused
by breeders.
We know that those coming into our shelter to adopt an
animal are already choosing to do the right thing
by saving a life, rather than seeking out a pet store,
breeder, or online ad.
No one will tolerate
animal abuse but many breeders have become ploys of the Animal Rights agenda by attacking commercial kennels, «unethical» breeders, «backyard» breeders, etc.
animal abuse but many
breeders have become ploys of the
Animal Rights agenda by attacking commercial kennels, «unethical» breeders, «backyard» breeders, etc.
Animal Rights agenda
by attacking commercial kennels, «unethical»
breeders, «backyard»
breeders, etc. etc..
The first one I got from them, Luna, looked like a black and tan wolf and the second, her younger brother
by a different mother Baldr, looks like a big old artic wolf in fact I had to prove they weren't wolves to the local
animal control officer
by calling the
breeder and having them show them the records.
I am looking forward to the a new day when all Responsible
Breeders, Farmers and Ranchers will enjoy the unfettered freedom to breed, raise and use their
animals with the same commitment to quality caring as was exemplified
by our Founding Fathers who resisted acts of tyranny while codifying our God - Given Rights in our Hallowed Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
If we want to win this battle, we need to carry on
by way of juridical proceedings that evaluate what
animal cruelty is because
breeders don't think the business they are occupied with can have a moral aspect — it's still the language of profit speaking for itself.
On Tuesday afternoon I received a copy of the Inspector General's audit of the APHIS
Animal Care Program — Inspections of Problematic Dealers. This report was not based on a handful of breeders, either. In fact, the report looks at 4,250 violators. The inspection was spurred by significant media coverage concerning large - scale dog dealers (i.e., breeders and brokers), animal rights groups, Congress and the p
Animal Care Program — Inspections of Problematic Dealers. This report was not based on a handful of
breeders, either. In fact, the report looks at 4,250 violators. The inspection was spurred
by significant media coverage concerning large - scale dog dealers (i.e.,
breeders and brokers),
animal rights groups, Congress and the p
animal rights groups, Congress and the public.
Passed in 1966, the
Animal Welfare Act states the following requirement, «Any
breeder who has more than 3 breeding dogs, and sells puppies for commercial purposes, must have a license issued
by the Department of Agriculture.»
Formulated exclusively for the
Animal Health Industry and recommended by prudent vets, holisitc vets, groomers, top breeders, animal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in some
Animal Health Industry and recommended
by prudent vets, holisitc vets, groomers, top
breeders,
animal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in some
animal shelters, kennels and 1000's of dog owners as an effective replacement to one - spot flea and tick treatments like Frontline, Advantage and other spot drop pet medications that compromise some pets immune systems and have been shown to promote dry skin, itching sensations, erratic behavior, convulsions, illness and premature death in some pets.
PATTI DONEGAN»S letter focused on the problem of puppy mills, backyard
breeders and dog brokers.Florida Statute 585.195 states each dog offered for sale shall be inoculated against canine disease prior to sale.Florida Statute 823.15 requires sterilization of dogs and cats released from an
animal shelter or humane society.The problem in Orange County is the lack of enforcement of these laws, and the need to extend sterilization requirements to back - yard
breeders.The public can become involved
by encouraging the county commission and city councils to enforce the rules and regulations presently on the books, until a countywide ordinance can be made law that protects the needs of the consumer and the lives of the
animals.
There is no doubt in my mind that the continuation of these amazing breeds and bloodlines is safeguarded
by knowledgeable, committed
breeders who dedicate their lives to creating an
animal that is balanced and able to perform its function.
3) 2/18 New demand for Genesee Valley pet store: Don't sell puppies from
breeders 4) 2/15 New Genesee Valley pet store divides readers 6) 2/14 Genesee Valley pet store targeted for closing
by animal groups, online petition
The task force - which was created in March 1997
by the county's
animal control board - was made up of
animal control officers, feral cat feeders, a veterinarian, cat
breeders, humane society directors, a health department spokeswoman and other residents.
Pinkleton, defending her group's decision not to seek a veto, said the new law does contain something else that may help save
animals in the long run: a committee to study the breeding of pets
by licensed and unlicensed
breeders in Arizona and elsewhere.
Sordyl began organizing the rally against The Family Puppy, owned
by John and Debbie Stottele, focusing on «the fact that The Family Puppy and their other chain stores, The Family of Pets, continues to work with brokers and mass - producing commercial
breeders whom the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has cited for violations of the
Animal Welfare Act.»
a current shotgun or firearm certificate issued to the owner of the dog, or to the agent or employee of the owner most likely to be using the dog for work in connection with the lawful shooting of
animals OR a letter from a gamekeeper, a land occupier (or his agent), a person with shooting rights, a shoot organiser, a club official, a person representing the National Working Terrier Federation, or a person engaged in lawful pest control, stating that the
breeder of the dog whose tail is to be docked is known to him and that dogs bred
by that
breeder have been used (as the case may be) on his land, or in his shoot, or for pest control.
Dachshund puppies are pack
animal by nature and have had their meals with siblings while they were still in the
breeder.
Results are used
by breeders as a guide to produce healthier dogs and
by the OFA ECR (Orthopedic Foundation for
Animals» Eye Certification Registry) to track and provide information on trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility.
The American Veterinary Medical Association is concerned after the U. S. Department of Agriculture removed from its website inspection reports, regulatory correspondence and other information involving compliance with the
Animal Welfare Act
by commercial dog
breeders and facilities such as zoos and research labs.
They try to solve this problem
by encouraging or requiring people to spay or neuter their pets (to reduce the number of cats and dogs who need homes), 57 encouraging people to adopt
animals from shelters rather than purchasing them from pet stores or
breeders (to increase the number of people looking to provide homes to
animals in shelters), 58 and donating money to shelters and foster programs that care for cats and dogs waiting to be adopted (so they can house
animals for longer).59 Collectively, these solutions have greatly reduced the number of cats and dogs euthanized in shelters.60 The problem is well understood, although making further progress in solving it may be expensive in areas where all these solutions have already been implemented.
Remember, the dogs participating in Westminster are not the product of puppy mills but are bred
by responsible
breeders that love these
animals.
Several new laws and additions were passed
by the USDA September 10th 2013, for the protection and welfare of
animals that require even «hobby
breeders» to hold and license and be subject to inspection.
Desexing exemptions should be provided only if
breeders with permits are supplying the
animals to other
breeders with government permits (of purebreds, and mixed breeds) who abide
by responsible breeding standards and guidelines.
By adopting a pet from an
animal shelter, rather than buying one from a
breeder, you can give a pet in need a great home.
More
animal activists need to rally for their cities to vote for similar bans, as the breeding and selling of
animals is often inhumane if done
by backyard
breeders and puppy mills.
If you've been following the attempts to revamp the state's Dog Law as it pertains to puppy mills, this tactic is all too familiar and underscores the power of an agricultural community that now encompasses commercial dog
breeders and the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association.Â
By banding together these farm and
animal related special interest groups, and their lobbyists, have held hostage the will of the majority of Pennsylvanians who realize that the state's laws, especially as they pertain to dogs, are largely antiquated and ineffective.
While the diagnosis of retinal degeneration is made
by ophthalmoscopy and / or electroretinography, genetic testing for PRA can be useful for
breeders to identify not only affected
animals, but those that are genetic carriers for the disease.
With this campaign, they asking
animal lovers to unite against the cruel breeding industry, take legislative action, and advocate for local shelters, rescues, and responsible
breeders by informing the public about the problems with pet stores and online puppy sales.
These public records, funded
by taxpayers, help consumers find out more about the
animal welfare records of commercial dog
breeders, horse trainers and owners, roadside zoos, research laboratories and other facilities.
This bill also makes it an offense for a commercial
breeder to kill or destroy a companion
animal by any means other than euthanasia performed
by a licensed veterinarian.
There is a stance on dog breeding that is however defended
by most people, dog
breeders and
animal rights activists included.
A study
by Best Friends
Animal Society in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine studied 6,000 dogs and discovered that those from pet stores are more likely to have behavioral problems than ones purchased from small
breeders.
Inspections could only be conducted
by state employees, and
breeders must be given an opportunity to correct violations. Inspectors would be required to report violations of
animal cruelty or other laws to the local authorities.Â
Even before you bring home a pooch from a
breeder or even from the
animal shelter, it is imperative that you decide and establish some basic ground rules to be observed
by everyone else in the home when the dog is already there.
First because buying from a
breeder will now be elevated and emulated with the «pres» as a role model.Second because the concept of taking in a shelter
animal will now be degraded.Third because more
animals will now be bred
by breeders and mills.Fourth because more
animals will, as a result, be dumped in pounds and KILLED.
Only about 1500 dog
breeders would be affected
by this change along with a few
breeders of other
animals.
Regarding my comment before, this is literally the closest thing you will even find to a general definition of BYB anywhere; «Backyard Breeder is a term used for
breeders of dogs in a largely pejorative sense
by the
Animal Welfare community, ASPCA, larger established
breeders and dog club.