Excerpt from “Analysis of Lost Person Behavior” People who are lost may experience differing types of reactions. They may panic, become depressed or suffer from “woods shock.” Panic usually implies tearing around or thrashing through the brush, but in its earlier stages it is less frantic. Most lost people go …
Revised December 2011. It was an honor and a pleasure to be invited to again judge in the Caribbean country of Trinidad & Tobago, this time by the German Shepherd Breed Club of T&T, the previous assignment having been sponsored by the Rottweiler Club. But in both cases, these two breeds, being the most populous, …
Introduction Wholesome nutrition is a key component for maintaining a healthy immune system and resistance to disease. Foodstuffs ingested by animals on a regular basis may be imbalanced in terms of major nutrients, minerals and vitamins, and often contain chemicals added to the final product to enhance its stability and shelf-life. Nutritional deficiencies or imbalances, …
Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a type of ‘friendly’ bacteria (AKA the garden within) that assists in the digestion of proteins, a process in which lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, enzymes, B vitamins, and antibiotic substances that inhibit pathogenic organisms are produced. It has antifungal properties, helps reduce serum cholesterol levels, assists digestion, sweetens the breath, and enhances …
Published by The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, P.O. Box 208, Davis, CA 95617-0208 First printing: August 1994 Special thanks to: W. Jean Dodds, D.V.M., Susan Hall, D.V.M., Kay Inks, and Phil Maggitti Directory Section I A list of 148 purebred dog breeds, each of which is accompanied by a number or series of …
Continued From Part 1 62. Conjunctivitis: an inflammation of the conjunctival membrane of the eye. 63. Conus septal defect: a developmental abnormality of the right ventricle of the heart. 64. Copper storage abnormalityin liver: (see #2.) 65. Corneal dystrophy: an abnormality of the cornea usually characterized by shallow pits in the surface. 66. Corneal leukomas: …
V.: a-Robby v. Glockeneck SchH3 M.: a-Cheetah v. Haus Larwin SchH1 UV Z.: Salomons A, Hoendiep 217, Hoogkerk B.: Zehenpfenning Anne-Maria, Herentalsebaan 170, b-2240 Viersel SZ-nr: 1394142 WT 12. 04. 85. Tatow.-nr: eJE.731 Feststellungen am Tage der Körung: Allgemeines a) Widerristhöhe 62,5 / 62,5 / 63,0 / 63,0cm e) Pigmentierung viel b) Brusttiefe 29,0 cm …
Though it is not practical to eliminate all deleterious mutation, the incidence of affected individuals may be significantly reduced through a combination of intelligent breeding practice and the development of DNA tests. Why do we have mutations? Mutations are changes in an organism’s DNA that potentially affect the correct functioning of genes. They occur naturally …
WORKING THE AFFECTED DOG Often, the dog that is diagnosed with mild ED of one sort or another belongs to someone active in the sport end of the dog game, having no plans to breed but wanting to do obedience or schutzhund work. Caution must be advised here, but it …
Continued from PART 2 FY = 0. This example emphasizes a point made earlier: inbreeding is dependent on relationship. In small breeds, it often happens that there are a few very influential individuals to whom most of the population is related. These elevated levels of relationship can make it difficult to plan matings free …