Sentences with word «livestock»

The greatest part of genetic heritage — and the largest numbers of livestock in general — are concentrated in the developing world.

While raising a guardian dog, teaching him respect for fences and gates will go a long way in eliminating the core problem seen in livestock guardian dogs.

They are used to provide shelter for livestock from the wind, rain, and snow.

It's usually used as livestock feed, but wheat bran's value in human nutrition and medicine may soon reach its full potential with a new sustainable processing method developed by Swedish researchers.

Feeding people meat requires three to four times as much grain in the form of livestock feed as does feeding people grain directly.

We urge everyone to view the video carefully, however, because some of the practices shown can be taken out of context by those not familiar with livestock production.

By the turn of the 20th century, several American agricultural colleges had started their own veterinary schools which were focused on livestock animals.

With the growing livestock industry globally and shift in more meat - based diets, this could be the next shoe to drop in the climate change discussion.

However, the terms of the leases require the land is used for livestock production and this has become problematic for some of the biggest lease owners.

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.

Not all owners have success with livestock guard dogs.

They analyzed nutrients needed for a vegetarian diet, because growing vegetables, grains and nuts usually requires less land than raising livestock for meat.

Neither study involved the use of grass - fed organic meats, which is critical because hormones and pesticides used in livestock farming also have negative long - term effects on patient health.

These traits are actually the inherent instincts of feral canines that we have bred into our dogs for particular purposes, such as herding livestock and hunting game.

The lower height aids in avoiding getting kicked by livestock while herding.

Call around as many veterinarians who deal with other livestock animals also deal with pigs, micro mini or otherwise.

The findings may also have implications for livestock producers, who often use high doses of antibiotics, vitamins, and minerals to grow bigger animals.

We can not depend on our local livestock farmers for even one week, because the local farmers are not breeding enough to meet our demand.

Though their job title switched from protecting livestock in the mountains to protecting people in many capacities, they are virtually still the same intelligent, assertive, courageous animal.

Our services include treatments for horses and a wide range of livestock animals.

Additionally, there is a decrease in the number of livestock operations.

Some gene banks have set out to document and store DNA from major livestock breeds.

• Highly skilled in researching livestock management methods, and conducting research concerning animal nutrition.

Sales of organic livestock products such as meat, eggs and dairy are growing rapidly, but the certification process remains relatively time consuming and complex compared to the process for other organic products.

Raising livestock such as a small flock of chickens greatly increases food security for a poor family.

The shortfall has significant impacts on the grain supply chain, from human consumption to organic livestock producers, such as poultry, who are required to feed certified organic grain.

They are first and foremost working livestock guardian dogs, and their development and temperament should be understood and appreciated in that context.

We are especially experienced with German Shepherds and other large herding and working breeds (including livestock guardians), and we love to swap stories and tips!

The project is aimed at connecting the latest, greatest computing and data management technology to the fight against widespread livestock disease.

By contrast, developed countries reached maximum livestock emissions in the 1970s and have been in decline since that time.

«But I think there are two entirely separate issues here and I don't think we should really be referring to religion when we're dealing with livestock exports,» he said.

The city has one of the largest livestock markets in the world, but the natural gas, oil and petroleum product markets form the largest sector of the local economy.

More seriously of course it's badly messing with farming and even killing livestock.

Proper advice and products should always be available from any pet store, even one that does not sell livestock.

Dogs are not livestock so this does not make sense to many people.

We further assess the parasite burden of cattle, chickens and horses on behalf of livestock owners and veterinarians.

Several books on livestock protection dogs are available which may be of further help in the selection of a working dog.

Performance - driven Field Engineer with over ten years of experience in agriculture and livestock systems management.

This reduction in income for large livestock farms would probably result both from a decline in the number of stock and a reduction in the net revenue per animal.

Veterinary technicians can find employment in veterinary practices, biomedical research, zoo / wildlife medicine, industry, military, livestock health management, and pharmaceutical sales.

This can lead to drought that can cause water shortages and crop and livestock losses from dried up fields.

A creative assortment of themed specials can help keep livestock sales brisk, allowing retailers to offer an ever - changing selection of healthy fish.

I also get fat on grains (like livestock do).

For the purposes of breeding, profit or commercial exploitation other than the herding and control of domestic livestock by the person adopting the dog.

More than two - thirds of farm products go into livestock feed, and much of the rest must be transformed through manufacturing into the products we consume.

While the marine livestock trade is overflowing with opportunity for pet specialty retailers, it is also a pet segment that is fraught with challenges.