Sentences with phrase «on breed related»

However, poor husbandry, and breeding dogs which are likely to pass on breed related diseases and traits are two sides of the same welfare coin.

Not exact matches

And everything [related to flying] is bred to make you get there on time, really early, so you get the plane.

On a regular basis city and neighborhood governments are looking at passing breed specific laws relating to pit bulls and other dog breeds that are considered to be dangerous or a nuisance.

Raised for dozens of generations in the lab of senior author Huda Akil, Ph.D., at the U-M Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute under carefully controlled conditions, the two breeds act as a way to study the effects of genetic and inherited traits on addiction - related behaviors.

«In all the research on dogs, the question comes up over and over how modern breeds are related to one another genetically,» said Ostrander, whose research has concentrated on using the power of genetics to understand canine diseases.

Further studies will include more detailed analyses to focus on differences within breeds and between related breeds.

Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP) is the Global authority for scientific commercialization of Jatropha & other non-food biofuel crops and designs and implements the growing of non-food biofuel crops worldwide in a structured Agri - Supply chain, Value additions and research activities thereon & provides technology and services from «Soil to Oil» for the breeding, development, planting and harvesting of next - generation commercial biofuel crops CJP has been engaged in promoting sustainable farming for biodiesel production since last one decade and its research findings and on - hand field experiences in respect of various technical, agronomical / silvicultural aspects of plantations of Jatropha have resulted in significant improvements in knowledge and technical background related to Productivity, profitability and sustainability of commercial production of Jatropha oil crop.

But a major reason we have not suffered any pet related injuries on our watch is that we educate owners of brachycephalic breeds about the dangers of air travel for their dogs.

This workshop was followed by a presentation on the changes to Breed Watch which are to be introduced from November 2013 The aim is to enable judges to become more involved in health monitoring and thereby to alert the Kennel Club of any concerns relating to the breeds that they judge.

While it was encouraging that they were asking for submissions, the heading of the media release is, «Community views sought on the laws relating to dangerous dogs», which wasn't encouraging, since dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs are not necessarily or even commonly, the same thing.

The same genes (from related dogs) keep on being bred to each other, so there is no external blood and genetic material being added.

DNA analysis done on this pampered lapdog confirms this breed as one of the most ancient and one of the most closely related to the wolf.

Please see the article below for some more info on this dog breed and related West Highland White Terrier dog training tips and tricks: The West Highland White Terrier will be quite easy to train, despite the fact that it is a Terrier.

Of the 4,558 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. & Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 2,923 (64 %) were pit bulls; 541 were Rottweilers; 3,696 were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes.

There is no evidence that banning breeds has any impact on the number of violent incidents related to the breed.

Of the 5,206 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. & Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 3,595 (68 %) were pit bulls; 567 were Rottweilers; 4,713 (85 %) were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, bull mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes.

HSI / Canada calls on the Quebec government to swiftly regulate and enforce the adoption of Bill 51 — and work towards addressing animal welfare concerns relating mandatory jail time for serious cases of animal cruelty and cap on the number of animals and breeds of a commercial breeding operation.

Very closely related to the Alaskan Malamute, the Siberian Husky will be on any list of great dog breeds for hiking.

Clubs are autonomous but often work together on important matters which relate to the breed.

Thus far, it has contributed in various ways to important advances in epilepsy research, increased research focus on cancer in the breed, and assisted with the discovery of a mutation that leads to cataracts, as well as providing a wealth of information and services related to breed health.

For more information on this and related topics about Goldendoodles in - general, take a look at this article about the breed on petguide.com.

Its main purpose is to issue grants to worthwhile organizations for research in breeding, genetics and health issues of all dogs, with the primary emphasis on Veterinary research as it relates directly to the Collie.

These are just some examples which show how targeting owners» and their behavior can have a bigger effect on reduction of the number of dog - bite - related cases than breed bans and BSL.

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.

Once you've decided on a puppy, find out about the health of the parents, and make sure the puppy has been screened for breed - related health problems.

On a related note, as we reported earlier this year, in February, the USDA suddenly yanked from its website all information about the treatment of animals at breeding operations, zoos, research laboratories and other places where animal abuse commonly occurs.

Conference in Austin, Texas, Leala Ward - Vinson, Megan Ransom and Lindsey Ortiz of the Love - A-Bull dog foster team gave a two - part presentation on meeting challenges related to re - homing / rescue, shelter and community relationships, owner support, breed - discriminatory legislation and models for progress all over the country.

You can also learn about breeding, pet competitions and pet - related events on their site.

This study focused on four major factors thought to be related to a breed's risk for extinction from the conformation sport.

She is a wealth of information about breed ancestries (pedigrees) and the reading material on her nightstand likely includes breed - related magazines.

• Regulations under the Animal Welfare Act (2006) to prevent breed related and inherited problems that impact on a dog's quality of life and longevity (ie poor conformation and breed related genetic diseases).

Also, there are restrictions on breeding closely related dogs, and timing and age of breeding bitches.

What does it really matter if there are a tiny handful of closely related breeds collectively doing this kind of damage as opposed to trying to pin it all on one breed?

While some may think that this is a «smart» move, national statistics show that breed - specific legislation has little to no impact on the number of dog - related attacks or incidents... anywhere.

On a related point, the French bulldog club is upset that the 2017 AKC calendar for that breed features one or more «blue» («mouse») colored Frenchies.

The way in which you can train any particular breed of dogs depends on their temperament, as related to their breed, and as related to their unique personalities.

Breed - Related Health Concerns Hip dysplasia; pano - ostiosis (condition that causes pain in the joints and muscles during growth between 4 - 18 months that goes away on its own); cherry eye (eye tissues protrude and become inflamed and red); chronic drooling

The GSDCA, as the peek body for the promotion, development and protection of the German Shepherd Dog, is available and qualified to offer comment specifically on matters relating to German Shepherds and more broadly on matters relating to purebred dogs, breed improvement and the welfare of dogs in the Australian community.

«Slinky Katz focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and re-homing of Siamese, Oriental Shorthairs and other related breeds.

In order to further investigate these findings, «Maddie's Fund would be happy to consider funding other grant proposals related to the influence of DNA analysis and breed identification (or lack thereof) on adoption, if the proposal has a likelihood of impacting lifesaving efforts in the U.S.,» she said.

There is no easy way to distinguish the dog breeders who carefully and responsibly produce puppies that have excellent health, temperament, and early socialization from those dog breeders who say all the right things but are motivated strictly by profit or are focused solely on other breed - related traits.

ASHGI exists to provide breed health related education and services to owners and breeders as well as to promote research on Australian Shepherd health and genetics.

If this is the case, please visit the other related sections of the library for helpful articles on breed or mix selection, puppy or adult?

These letters have delivered results on a wide range of concerns, including enforcement of laws on animal fighting, humane slaughter, and soring of Tennessee Walking Horses and related breeds, as well as programs to ease the shortage of veterinarians in underserved areas and to address the needs of animals in disaster planning and response.

Potentially more problematic, Blanck said, is its timing related to another policy change: The shelter no longer makes routine residency checks on potential pet adopters to see if certain breeds or sizes are prohibited where they live.

Once the presence of the CEA mutation has been identified, related breeding stock should be screened and preference given to clear offspring to carry on with until all are out of two tested - clear parents, referred to as «cleared by parentage.»

It is suggested that muscle biopsies be performed on breeding stock that is closely related to clinically afflicted animals in order to identify subclinically afflicted animals and remove them from the breeding program.

Another aspect of the HSF4 test's potential effect on the breed population relates to the breed's other significant health issues.

The American breeder business model in the past and at this time relies on ever increasing numbers of dogs being bred, sold, and dumped into American society because the industry needs ever increasing rates of sales and related income,

This breed gets along well with children and often relate to children on their level, making them very fun and «funny» house pets.