Sentences with phrase «by breed based»

The second is that it is also nearly impossible to define any dog by breed based on sight alone.

The Karlton Index measures the improvements to dog health on a breed by breed basis.

It concluded that an independent advisory body be set up to consider the best way forward to tackle problems on a breed by breed basis (this may be an appropriate role for CAWC).

Furthermore prevalence was highly breed dependent, leading the authors to suggest that any breeding reforms with a goal to improve the health of dogs must consider conditions amenable to genetic improvement and do so on a «breed - by breed basis.»

Not exact matches

Mrs May said: «As terrorism breeds terrorism and perpetrators are inspired to attack, not only on the basis of carefully constructed plots after years of planning and training, and not even as lone attackers radicalised online, but by copying one another and often using the crudest of means of attack.»

Park & Rec's «Lo - Ballers,» a unique twist on the traditionally boozier «high ball» category, introduce a new breed of cocktails by adding an intriguing modifier to the base spirit to create a lighter and more refreshing beverage.

A 2014 report to the UK Council for Science and Technology, for instance, concluded that «it is not appropriate to have a regulatory framework that is based on the premise that GM crops are more hazardous than crop varieties produced by conventional plant breeding», citing two decades of extensive studies that have not revealed significant risks to human, animal or environmental health.

The scientists in Africa are placing this proprietary gene inside drought - resistant corn developed by non-transgenic breeding techniques by a Mexico - based research center called CIMMYT.

«The attempts to breed this critically endangered species, and overcome obstacles to natural breeding by this global consortium of experts is a great example of international cooperation to save endangered species,» said WCS Chief Veterinarian and Bronx - Zoo based Director of Zoological Health Dr. Paul P. Calle, who worked with Chinese veterinarians on the delicate sedation process.

Morocco's decision to halt the project comes in the wake of a campaign coordinated by the Bellerive Foundation, a Geneva - based conservation group that opposes captive breeding of seals.

«The repeated, frequent and uncoordinated visits by different tour companies does present a problem for sensitive breeding colonies of Antarctic wildlife,» says Bruce Manheim, a lawyer who works for the Washington - based Environmental Defense Fund.

The Chevrolet Volt, which GM plans to introduce in two years (reportedly at a mid - $ 30,000 base price), is a new breed of gasoline - electric hybrid, cars powered by a battery - powered electric motor that can be recharged on the road with an internal combustion engine.

Dr Ton added: «Plant immunity that is controlled by a single resistance gene, on which most conventional breeding programs are based, is comparably easy to overcome by a pathogen.

Besides, common manipulations utilized by scientists in various fields to dissect the cellular and molecular basis of selected diseases make use of highly immunodeficient strains, whose reliability depends on the stringency of the SOPF measures adopted by local housing and breeding facilities.

The film is based on the true story of Tommy and Rosemarie Uva, a boroughs - bred Bonnie and Clyde who were fixing to get rich quick by stealing from the only folks in the city who would never call the police: The Mafia.

(2015) dir Matteo Garrone w / Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, Toby Jones, John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson [133 min; DCP] Based on three spellbinding stories of magic and the macabre by 17th - century folklorist Giambattista Basile, TALE OF TALES unleashes a barrage of mind - bogglingly gorgeous and fantastical imagery as it brings to life the (mis) adventures of three kings: in the kingdom of Darkwood, the King (Reilly) and his Queen (Hayek) attempt to conceive a child through very unusual means; meanwhile, in Highhills, the none - too - bright monarch (Jones) marries off his daughter to a brutal ogre while developing a strange obsession with breeding a giant flea; and, the sex - obsessed crown of Strongcliff (Cassel) is in for a shock when the woman he falls in love with is not quite what she seems.

The movie begins with a glimpse at SEAL training, followed by a few minutes of base life... the competitiveness, the bonding, the breeding of fighting machines.

If you're interested in military history and loved Band of Brothers, mark your calendar for this Sunday at 9 pm EST — it's the premiere of HBO's miniseries The Pacific, based on memoirs by two U.S. Marines: With the Old Breed by Eugene B. Sledge and Helmet for My Pillow by Robert Leckie.

As well as new generation tablets from Apple and the Android crowd, the Taiwan show featured hybrid tablet / phones from vendors like Asus and Acer; «netvertibles», which offer touchscreen and netbook modes; and even the first «cloudbooks», a new breed of thin client gadgets with a browser - based operating system and user interface, as pushed by Google with its Chrome OS.

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.

Dr. Levy found that assigning breed labels to shelter dogs based on visual inspection is unreliable and likely to be contradicted by DNA testing.

Despite the frequency with which such identifications are made, this study suggests visual breed ID, even by presumed experts, should never be relied on as the basis of public policy.

Liliana went on to become a registered breeder with AKC by the time she was 12 after having selected her pick puppy from a litter, raised and trained it, competed with it in USA and in Europe, and then decided which impressive German male to use as stud for her female based on Judges evaluations, what she knew of the bloodlines, and how the stud was producing, and successfully breeding her first litter of pups out of Guardian Eva Von Gottschalk.

By not treating localized cases with miticidal therapies, dogs developing generalized disease can be identified and eliminated from breeding programs given the genetic basis of this disease.

This was followed by a talk on «Mate Select - Estimated Breeding Values» (one of the «online tools») by Dr Sarah Blott, a geneticist based at the Animal Health Trust.

Based on breed histories and the extent of linkage disequilibrium, we conclude that all dogs carrying mdr1 - 1 are descendants of a dog that lived in Great Britain before the genetic isolation of breeds by registry (ca. 1873).

While some brachycephalic breeds can relocate safely on a case by case basis when tarmac temperatures are low, an adult English Bulldog should never travel by air.

Since pit bulls are typically targeted based on physical appearances, the lecture complemented the new research on breed labeling conducted by Dr. Julie Levy, Director of our program.

All Shih Tzu breeding stock should be screened yearly by board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologists, and breeding decisions should be based on the results.

Breed labeling at shelters is notoriously inaccurate — by and large, shelter dogs aren't genetic tested, so the labels are mere guesses based on what the dog looks like, and are wrong as often as not.

We're a group of Weimaraner owners, breeders, handlers and trainers, based in Southern California and joined by our love of Weimaraners, and here to promote and improve the breed.

We design a preventative health care plan for your pet based on your pets age, breed, lifestyle and physical exam that is performed by our veterinarians.

We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each one based on personality, not by suspected breed composition.

On the physical exam, signs that osteoarthritis is present are limping, reduced range of motion in the joint and thickened joint which can be felt by moving hands over the joint and comparing its size to the contralateral limb or what can be deduced as normal based on the size and breed of the animal.

By understanding this, you can avoid certain dog breeds based on this information.

Here are the top ten dog breeds in 2014, ranked by popularity among pet owners, based on dog registrations with the AKC.

Here are the top ten dog breeds in 2014, ranked by popularity among pet owners, based on dog registrations with the American Kennel Club:

The animals served by the Spay Shuttle are those that have been identified as being at highest risk for reproduction and then admission to the shelter, based upon breed, age and residence within high - intake neighborhoods in Knoxville and Knox County.

In keeping with the College's focus as a research - based academic institution, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) Health Research Endowment was established by Cavalier owners and breed enthusiasts to ensure that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels — and other small breed dogs — live long, healthy and joyful lives.

And some dogs have been assigned to a group based on an erroneous translation of the breed name in the country of origin or on misidentification by the travelers who brought the dogs to the attention of the Western World.

I believe the number one reason for the proliferation of incompetent and even criminal dog owners, is the failure by authorities everywhere to enforce the breed neutral laws, based upon the individual behavior of each dog, as they stand.

However, due to pressure placed on the registries by breed clubs, they are registered in accordance with their base coat colours.

Hershey supports «breed» neutral legislation applied fairly and equally on a case by case basis.

Once she starts «flagging» she is ready; you can test for this either by putting her with the desired male and seeing if she stands for the breeding or, while she is standing, place your hand under the base of her tail and she should raise her rear up and «flag» her tail up and to the side.

According to research done by Glen Bui VP of American Canine Federation shows the following stats, which is a more accurate representation of true bite stats since it actually includes the number of fatal attacks divided by the population, which is required to determine fatal attacks based on breed.

Although there's almost nothing that we can really do to mend problems associated with unhealthy dog breeding nor can we completely avoid all possible accidents, bear in mind that as dog parents, we can always try to prevent canine strain injuries and other muscle - related complications by simply stretching and massaging our pooch on a regular basis.

Wellness Complete Health Small Breed Turkey & Oatmeal formula has 17.8 percent fat by dry matter basis.)

The breed was developed as a protection breed by Dominick Donovan, a dog trainer and handler who operated New Jersey - based K - 9 Training and Breeding Facilities.

The breeds that are eligible to compete are determined by the American Kennel Club based on population and geographic distribution, as well as growing interest by the breed's parent club.

Blue Buffalo is also great for dogs who have a known allergy to poultry based by products, and, even though this formula isn't available for young pups, the small breed size bag may work well for when he / she gets older.