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2,500 hectares of land in Sabah identified for rubber replanting Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:44PMKUALA LUMPUR : Some 2,500 hectares of land in Sabah have been identified for rubber replanting, Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) director-general Datuk Mohammad Izat Hasan said.
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:24PMThe federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritime trades.
Sweet Homestead Alabama - Alaska ex-pat Jackie Carr traded life at Rancho Spenardo for 29 acres and a goat at Spenardo ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:23PMThere are many places in the American Deep South that defy stereotypes. Randolph County, Alabama, is not one of them.
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:18PMThe federal government on Wednesday recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S. waters, a decision that could lead to tighter restrictions on fishing and other maritim
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:09PMThe federal government today recommended an endangered-species listing for the loggerhead turtles in U.S.
Endangered listing eyed for US loggerhead turtles Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:05PMFeds propose endangered listing for US loggerhead turtles threatened by fishing gear
Decision time for Jerseys Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:08PMGENOMIC testing might be the great hope for dairy sire selection but it has thrown Jersey breeding programs around the world into chaos after findings that the dam of one of the breed’s most successful sires was not pure Jersey.
N.Y. breeder convicted of cruelty Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:16PMCATSKILL, N.Y. — Prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner Ernie Paragallo was convicted Wednesday of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses on his Hudson Valley farm.
Man pleads guilty to dogfighting; dogs await their fate Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:10PMGRAHAM – A man accused of running a dog fighting operation in the southern part of the county was put on probation for two years after pleading guilty Monday in Alamance County Superior Court. Frank James Hamlett Jr., 42, of Trollingwood Road, Haw...
Paragallo found guilty on 33 counts Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:31PMErnie Paragallo, a onetime leading owner in New York whose racing privileges were revoked last year, was found guilty on 33 counts of animal cruelty by a Greene County district judge on Wednesday.
Sask. puppies tested for service work Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:29PMA B.C. trainer's search for service dogs led to Regina Tuesday, where a litter of black labrador pups went through a series of suitability tests.
Officer Uses Kindness To Nab Killer Pit Bull Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:39PMCORPUS CHRISTI - Police had to deal with a pit bull that was running amuck in a Northside neighborhood. Senior Officer Erich Bauch told us, "As far as I'm concerned, it's just another dog." Officer Bauch has dealt with his fair share of dangerous dogs. And after a pit bull killed a neighbor's poodle, the officer knew exactly what to do. "Tried to get a leash on the dog. Get him calmed down give ...
New law helps abuse at puppy mills Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:27PMA measure that would increase inspections of animal breeding operations in Iowa, which would help cut down on abuses, has been signed by Governor Chet Culver.
Governor signs 'puppy mill' bill Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:15PMDES MOINES — Gov. Chet Culver put dog breeding facilities that treat their animals inhumanely on notice Tuesday, signing a bill that allows state inspectors into facilities when they receive complaints.
Puppy mills are a source of animal misery Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:07PMIf you purchase a puppy from a pet store, over the Internet or through a classified ad, you could be perpetuating animal cruelty. That’s because reputable breeders don’t deal with pet stores and classifieds — but puppy mills often do.
Research and Markets: China Livestock Market Review & Outlook Proposal - Breeding and Slaughtering Industries had ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:00PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Livestock Market Review & Outlook Proposal 2009/2010" report to their offering.
Lone wolverine still looking for a date Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:14PMA lone wolverine discovered in California almost 90 years after the species supposedly went extinct here is apparently searching for a mate...
Postponed session makes for light county planning and zoning agenda Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:54PMShar Porier /Wick Communications The county Planning and Zoning Commission has a light agenda on Wednesday with the recommended postponement of the work session on the amended hazard abatement ordinance.
Calif condor lays egg at Pinnacles park Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:26PMBiologists are celebrating the first condor egg laid by a mating pair inside the park boundaries in more than a century.
Leading article: Bring back the dog licence Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:17PMThere is a tinge of desperation to the Government's plan to introduce a requirement for all dog owners to insure their pets to be able to pay compensation to anyone whom the unhappy animals might bite. It is of the "something must be done" school of politics. There must be an election in the offing. We have been here before, of course. Last time it was called the Dangerous Dogs Act. Introduced ...
Beef database will help focus breeding strategies Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:16AMGathering statutory phenotypic data on cattle into a central database could help beef producers generate a more focused breeding strategy, said Alistair Carson, AFBI Hillsborough, speaking at the recent Beef Expo Northern Ireland, Dungannon.
Pueblo pronghorns head to Western Slope Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:56AMGUNNISON, Colorado - The Colorado Division of Wildlife released 62 pronghorn antelopes in the Gunnison basin last week to boost the population in Colorado's Western Slope. Officials released the animals about 20 miles southeast of the town of Gunnison. The animals were trapped earlier in the day on private property in an area northeast of Pueblo with an abundance of pronghorn. Hunting is not ...
Wild Colorado:Pueblo pronghorns head to West Slope Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:38AMGUNNISON - The Colorado Division of Wildlife released 62 pronghorn antelopes in the Gunnison basin last week to boost the population in Colorado's Western Slope. Officials released the animals about 20 miles southeast of the town of Gunnison. The animals were trapped earlier in the day on private property in an area northeast of Pueblo with an abundance of pronghorn. Hunting is not allowed in ...
Horse breeder’s fate in hands of judge Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:21AMAn animal grazing on hay at Paragallo's Climax horse ranch Friday. Paragallo claims to continue overseeing the operations there despite the current anial abuse trila he is currently undergoing.
Animal rescue group hires new director Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — The folks who support the Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC!) are a dedicated bunch. From the volunteers who help staff adoption events to those in the office who field inquiries and keep track of every dog and cat awaiting adoption, it is their tireless efforts that make it all happen.
If you have almonds, you need bees Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:43AMDrivers zooming past Jason Fagundes' almond orchard at the corner of Seventh and Elder avenues might experience them as a splat on the windshield or a buzzing swarm around
4-H, FFA Livestock Show begins today Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:24AMLivestock aplenty this week at the Creek County Fairgrounds as young people affiliated with 4-H and Future Farmers of America bring livestock to show, judge and sell.
Grass-Based Cattlemen Converge In Yankton Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:17AMIt was blue jeans and cowboy boots last week at Stockmen’s Livestock Market in Yankton. But that’s not so unusual. A livestock market is a pretty normal stomping ground for livestock producers and buyers.
Don’t Forget Their Shots! Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:06AMA Yankton veterinarian is encouraging pet and horse vaccinations amidst a spike in the state’s rabies cases.
Agriculture briefs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:56PMWinners named in ag postcard art contestWinners of the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Clas ...
Taconic inks distribution pact with Bio-Medical Science Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:43AMTaconic, a leading provider of life sciences solutions to researchers worldwide, has signed a distribution agreement with Bio-Medical Science Co, Ltd (BMS) of Seoul, Korea for the purpose of providing life science researchers in Korea with improved access to the rodent models and associated services that are vital to their work.
M'sian zoo hires out wild animals Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:14AMIT brands itself as a zoo and brags about the conservation works it does. It also proudly talks of its educational role in highlighting the plight of endangered species.
Breeder surrenders dogs after puppies freeze to death Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:16AMA Loveland dog breeder accused of allowing eight Bernese mountain dog puppies to freeze to death last month voluntarily gave up the surviving mother and pups to the state Tuesday.
First Siberian Tiger cub found in the wild dies two days later Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:41AMIn much sadder conservation news, the first Siberian tiger cub to be found in the wild in two decades died just two days after being discovered. According to the Guardian : Early on the morning of 25 February, Han Deyou, a forester in the Wanda mountains in the northern province of Heilongjiang claimed to have discovered a wild tiger cub trapped in a pile of firewood in his yard. Afraid of its ...
Equipment used to breed birds in shops seized Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:03AMKota Kinabalu: Several equipment used for breeding birds, worth RM10,000, were seized by officers from the City Hall's Enforcement and Licensing Unit in an operation involving two shops in Inanam, Tuesday.
Govt pledges $50M to reducing greenhouse gases Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:54PMThe Prime Minister has re-affirmed his belief that humans are responsible for climate change.
Most dominant sheep breed by 2020: cleanskin sheep breeders make call Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:37PMTHEY were cautious of the response in Australia’s Merino dominated state. But what the organisiers of the first Australian shedding sheep, or cleanskin organisation, did not bank on was packing out an Adelaide showground’s exhibition room with 230 people – 90 per cent producers - from six states of Australia and United States, South Africa and New Zealand at its first Australian symposium.
Most dominant sheep breed by 2020: cleanskin sheep breeders make call Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:35PMTHEY were cautious of the response in Australia’s Merino dominated state.
Council alters animal breeder policy Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:10PMThe Hutchinson City Council approved an amendment to city code regarding where animal breeders can l ...
Exotic species bred at the Academy of Sciences Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:16PMHow biologists are helping raise the next generation two exotic species at the California Academy of Sciences.
Calf acting uncowlike does have personality Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:31PMIve become quite wary of animals with personality. Personality makes it sound like a good thing, but this is never the case. Bette Midler has personality. Jon Stewart has personality. In animals, personality is used to cover up serious character defects.
Paragallo’s Animal Cruelty Trial Resumes Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:26PMErnie Paragallo has denied that he starved and neglected his horses; he faces up to two years in prison and $35,000 in fines if found guilty.
Orca attack raises question of captive animals Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:17PMThe death of a SeaWorld trainer by an Orca whale raises anew the question of whether some beasts, especially the biggest ones, have any business being tamed to entertain.
Group protests language of dog owners act Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:10PMYou shouldn't judge a book by its cover, nor should you judge a dog by its looks. That's the message a protest staged Saturday along Ontario Street across from City Hall hoped to get out.[...]
Cougar spotted in Stillwater Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:41AMStillwater is the latest stop on one cougar's journey across the metro area, officials believe.
Between the Lines Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:19AMSPORTS BRIEFS
Whale Attack Renews Captive Animal Debate Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:00AMDeadly SeaWorld Incident Raises Question of Whether Some Beasts Have any Business Being Tamed to Entertain
Funeral Held For SeaWorld Trainer Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:48AMThe funeral for a veteran SeaWorld trainer killed by an orca whale in Orlando takes place at a church on Chicago's South Side.
H&N photo by Ty Beaver California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger shakes hands with Jeff Mitchell, Klamath Tribes council ... Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:38AMPosted: Thursday, February 25, 2010 8:35 am | Updated: 8:55 am, Thu Feb 25, 2010. An upside down U.S. flag flew at the A-Canal head gates. A line of protesters a mile long passed buckets of water from Lake Ewauna down Main Street and dumped the water into an irrigation canal.
Yuhe International Inc. to Attend Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMYuhe International Inc. , a leading supplier of day-old chickens raised for meat production, or broilers, in the People's Republic of China , today announced that Mr. Vincent Hu, Yuhe's CFO will present at the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference to be held on March 7-9, 2010.