Sentences with phrase «livestock breeds»

[5][6] Today, the breed has fewer than 200 animals remaining, and is considered «critical» by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.

livestock breeds for the FAO.

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].

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.

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.

On our visit, we met with Alejandro Molina, the farm's administrator, who explained that CATIE only raises livestock breeds adapted to the tropical weather conditions; as a result, they enjoy longer, healthier, and more productive lives.

In an effort to improve his farming operation, he diligently experimented with new crops, fertilizers, crop rotation, tools, and livestock breeding.

Alias Yes, the lever, crop rotation and livestock breeding is as it was in the Bible with refinements one would expect.

The Ministry will also support six National Livestock Breeding Stations to produce and distribute 200 crossbred heifers, 1,700 improved pigs, and 100,000 cockerels.

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.»

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

EBVs have been utilized for livestock breeding for decades and have resulted in dramatic changes in various production traits [60].

Over the next 23 years, Darwin ruminated about the aggressive livestock breeding he saw going on around him, and what isolation (enclosure) and selection (the frequent use of popular sires) might mean if some natural version of this phenomenon were driving the diversity of wildlife he had seen on his travels.

Livestock breeding programmes demonstrate that using objective trait testing procedures is critical in establishing successful breeding programmes for complex traits [27].

gaged successfully in market - oriented horticulture or livestock breeding; 700 unemployed youth are now participating in small - scale

Being updated on the livestock breeding and feeding patterns and on their climate and dietary needs

Among the duties mentioned, Range Managers are also responsible for being updated on livestock breeding and feeding patterns and on their climate and dietary needs.

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS • Valid CDL with clean driving record • Ability to read and understand written instructions • Substantial knowledge of livestock breeding, shearing, dipping and artificial insemination procedures

• Prepare milking machinery and assist in milking operations • Perform all tasks associated with livestock breeding including branding • Ride on horseback to muster cattle • Assist in crop cultivation and soil sowing • Sustain the farm building, fences, gates and closure in a maintained manner

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.»

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

For example we worked with Gold Coast Marine Aquaculture for ten years to selectively breed the black tiger prawn and with Meat and Livestock Australia to help breed hornless cattle.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Also needed is more investment in livestock research, such as breeding for hardier animals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Under pressure from the livestock industry, the Service has ceased releasing captive - bred wolves into the wild in recent years.

On another front, Texas A&M's Unmanned Aerial Systems Project is providing a new perspective to help wheat farmers manage diseases and water stress, predict yield in crop - breeding programs, and measure livestock forage production.

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.

Question 5 — «Green Car»: realistically, the best bet would likely be methane since as long as we're all eating and breeding livestock, there will never be a shortage.

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 Pumi was originally bred to gather, drive and keep livestock under control.

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

Their original — and current — purpose as a breed is to guard smaller livestock against predators like coyotes, foxes, and mountain lions.

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

Whether they were bred to guard property, pull sleds, protect livestock or perform water rescues, these dogs have what it takes to get the job done.