Sentences with phrase «work on the breeders»

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Some of my goals on my return to Australia will be to set up an organic research farm where growers and researchers can test ideas that will be beneficial to the greater industry, and to work with seed breeders and researchers to develop organic varieties of fruits and vegetables specific to the Australian climate and conditions.
Canadian plant breeders had worked on developing it for years with rapeseed — another Brassica — as their starting point.
Chapotin is hoping to stay at USAID permanently to shepherd the projects she's been working on, such as a technology - exchange program with West African cotton breeders.
A test facility near Lynchburg, Va. is up and running to ensure that what looks good on paper will also work in practice and B&W already has one potential customer in the U.S. — the TVA — expressing an interest in building as many as six of the small modular reactors at its Clinch River site, former home of a failed effort to build a fast breeder reactor in the 1970s.
The genomes could help breeders produce trees with better wood quality and insect resistance, says John MacKay of Laval University in Quebec, who worked on both spruce genomes.
The United Kingdom has a painful history of animal rights extremism that has included break - ins at laboratories, fire bombs, and the violent intimidation of researchers, animal breeders, building contractors working on laboratories, and companies that transport animals.
It's taken just a few years to do what breeders would need 50 to 100 years to do, notes Recombinetics's Scott Fahrenkrug, whose company is working on pigs that will never have to be castrated.
The genome will serve as a resource for jujube breeders working on improved cultivars, as well as for researchers working on other fruit trees, such as apples.
Oregon State fruit breeder Maxine Thompson: A trailblazer in plant science, now retired from academia, she continues to work on...
Plant breeders had stopped working on maize a couple of decades earlier because maize, a plant which easily cross-pollinates, was not compatible with the new Mendelian genetics - based breeding systems.
The Land Institute's work, led by a team of plant breeders and ecologists in multiple partnerships worldwide, is focused on developing perennial grains, pulses and oilseed bearing plants to be grown in ecologically intensified, diverse crop mixtures known as perennial polycultures.
After preliminary work in 1943, plant breeders, soil scientists, plant pathologists, and entomologists working as a team, began a concentrated attack on the various aspects of wheat production in 1944.
There is some evidence to suggest that American Dobermans have a more moderate, good - natured temperament than dogs bred elsewhere since breeders in the U.S. have worked on these traits for several decades.
If you are working with a breeder, really get their input on this part.
Responsible breeders are working on reducing the chances of CHD by breeding dogs that are less likely to produce pups that will have the disease, by better screening methods.
British Shorthairs may have started out as street cats in the United Kingdom, but with plenty of hard work from breeders all over the world, the British Shorthair has become a force to be reckoned with on the CFA show bench, having been recognized as a breed in May 1980.
Responsible breeders are working on reducing the chances of CHD by breeding dogs that are less likely to produce pups that will have the disease, by better sceening methods.
Years of working with dogs, not only as a dog breeder, but also as a veterinary technician, obedience trainer & even owning an upscale bed and biscuit on a beautiful sea island in South Carolina, have given me an unusual amount of doggie experience.
There is a definite «show type» that comes from a breeder who focuses almost exclusively on the looks of their GWPs, placing a lower priority on field work.
CHIC works with OFA and participating parent clubs to provide a resource for breeders and owners of purebred dogs to research and maintain information on health issues.
These dogs create a beautiful picture and have the correct structure and coat for the field, but because their breeders weren't focusing on field work, these dogs may or may not have strong field ability.
Reputable Pekingese breeders work hard on screening their breeding specimens for genetic health disorders.
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.»
She spent countless hours working on the ASPCA's important puppy mill database, which helps people learn more about the origins of animals sold in pet stores and from breeders.
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.
A survey of large animal breeders in a specific county revealed that 84 % performed their own veterinary work on a routine basis because of a lack of available large animal veterinarians in the area.
Because of this the APBR works to actively educate breeders on the potential negative impacts of inbreeding.
Shame on you who wrote this for ignorant people to believe about these breeds, do some investigating before damning, we breeders and owners of some of these breeds do a lot of hard work to educate people about our breeds so they don't get a bad rap, and then there comes along articles like this from people who don't even know what they are talking about.
The two lineages were thought to part ways in the early 20th century since breeders focused on selecting for specific traits ideal for these dogs» work and living environment in Russia and Central Asia, respectively.
Researching and selecting a dog breeder after deciding on a purebred dog is a lot of work, but generally, pays off in the end.
European elbow evaluations are based on the findings of the International Elbow Working Group (IEWG), a group of veterinary radiologists and surgeons, geneticists and dog breeders who have developed a screening protocol to facilitate international exchange of data.
When the sport became illegal, breeders worked on getting rid of the tough part of our personality.
«This defect, which in dogs is peculiar to the entire Dalmatian breed, has been reported for nearly a century and was probably unintentionally introduced as breeders worked to select more distinctive spotting patterns,» said veterinary geneticist Danika Bannasch, lead author on the study.
It takes total commitment on the part of the breeder to work with Wirehairs.
Previously, we have worked primarily on the congenital hypothyroidism of giant schnauzers originally reported by Greco DS, et al (JVIM 1991; 5:57 - 65), but when approached last year by TFT breeders and their veterinarians, we initiated study of the TFT disorder.
Here, you will need to consider finding a breeder that also works on the weekends.
The original breeder hadn't done anything with her as far as training, so I've been working on potty and crate training with her.
Working with parent clubs, CHIC provides an important resource for breeders and owners of participating purebred dogs to research and maintain information on the health issues prevalent in specific breeds.
The Real Pitbull website, refers to these dogs as «essentially an American Pit Bull Terrier that is poorly bred» and advocates those searching for a pit bull to avoid American Bully breeders, as ethical breeders should work on preserving the American pit bull terrier breed instead of making their own distorted versions of it.
Commissioner Chris Guinchigliani, who got the green light today to convene a working group to study the issue, stopped short of suggesting an outright ban on pet stores selling animals from breeders.
Read on for helpful information that will lead you through the process of finding a qualified and reputable bird breeder to work with.
The store hasn't worked with breeders or brokers for as long as Vaughan can remember; he recalls hanging up the phone on puppy brokers who have called the store.
Our report when we contacted these dog breeders they would hang up on us, they would curse us out, they were not receptive at all to working out the complaints of the consumers who purchased sick dogs from them.
In my opinion one reason that the AVMA will not suggest that the public never buy from a pet store, on - line, etc is because of the number of veterinarians that make a majority of their income from working with commercial breeders.
Most stores don't sell pets and there are good breeders out there that will sell you a pet... you just have do do your own legwork and homework to find them and be willing to work on their terms.
I always think of all the breeders I've worked with — signed contracts and the phone calls or emails to check up on progress for the life time of the pup.
Breeders set to work on refining the breed's looks and sweetening its temperament, better to play the role of an upper - crust companion dog.
While the breed nearly disappeared at one point, breeders began to work on rebuilding the breed in the early 20th century.
Our Club has been working on a document to put on our Club website in regards to choosing the right breeder and most of your points were covered in our document.
Most breeders are hobbyists who work full time during the week and attend dog shows and training classes on weekends, so don't be put off if a breeder isn't immediately responsive to your inquiry.
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