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Essay Tag: Breeding

February 18, 2015

Unnatural Selection: Breeding Practices in Pedigree Dogs

Unnatural Selection: Breeding Practices in Pedigree Dogs

Author: Conradi, Oliver
Published: 2012
Description: Discusses mechanisms responsible for disseminating inherited diseases in pedigree dogs and examines the tools available to improve the health and welfare of those breeds most severely affected.

February 18, 2015

Pedigree Dogs: Welfare Concerns and the Way Forward

Pedigree Dogs: Welfare Concerns and the Way Forward

Author: Boyd, Tegan
Published: 2011
Description: Discusses the welfare problems faced by pedigreed dogs as a result of the quest for adherence to breed standards.

February 18, 2015

Reducing Piglet Crushing in Loose-farrowing Systems: Animal Welfare and Production Implications for Sows and Piglets

Reducing Piglet Crushing in Loose-farrowing Systems: Animal Welfare and Production Implications for Sows and Piglets

Author: Kozaruk, M
Published: 2010
Description: Examines the role of the sow in improving piglet welfare in loose-farrowing systems.

February 18, 2015

What has Pedigree Breeding done to the Domesticated Dog: Beauty or Beast?

What has Pedigree Breeding done to the Domesticated Dog: Beauty or Beast?

Author: Book, Ashley
Published: 2011
Description: Examines whether humans have done more harm than gpood in selecting for certain traits when breeding pedigreed dogs.

February 18, 2015

The welfare of pedigree dogs

The welfare of pedigree dogs

Author: Tsang, Albert
Published: 2009
Description: Reviews recent literature investigating genetic diversity and the incidence of inbreeding in purebred dogs as well as exploring the consequences of these breeding practices on the welfare of animals.

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