Horse breeding

Where does our food come from? Our food comes from hard working farmers and large agricultural companies who supply us with food. Now, the question is, is it safe? In order to find out if our food products are safe, we must begin with the definition of agriculture. Agriculture is the creating of crops and livestock products (Janick, Altieri, and Colwell) and agriculture means the same in every nation. However, the way it’s done varies from country to country. The U.S. has the best possible…

For years, parents have reprimanded their children with the witty comment “You are what you eat.”, and this phrase has been pulled into numerous lawsuits and controversial fights regarding genetically modified foods. In this day in age, how would people respond if someone told them that if they consumed too many genetically modified foods, they would become a genetically modified food? Genetically modified foods have earned themselves the abbreviation of GM foods, and were introduced into the…

For as long as people have been on this earth there has always been the issue of famine. It would seem safe to say that any sane person would accept the solution to world hunger, right? Well there may be a solution to this problem already but it is up to the consumer’s to support this movement. As you can imagine with such a huge increase in world population there has been an increased demand for food and natural resources. This high demand has led to the use of genetically modified…

the semi-dwarf HYV led to a decrease in protein. It was concluded this occur because of the performance difference in the lines used to obtain the semi-dwarf, the protein was diluted in the high concentration of carbohydrates. Never the less as breeding continued protein and net weight has increase insignificantly but the maintaining or improving these values was a significant achievement during genes manipulations to increase yields. As time progress, greater knowledge in the genetic control of…

informed,persuaded, or entertained. The first advertisement, “2015 Budweiser Super Bowl commercial” attacked the audience with an immense amount of emotion. In the commercial, it demonstrates a male with his puppy inside a barn. As the owner puts his horses inside the trailer, the puppy enters the trailer without the owner noticing and stays in their. Sooner or later the owner notices…

Every dog needs a collar, but, there are many styles and types of collars out there that it can be overwhelming for a dog owner to sort through and research all of the variety of collars available. This article will explain many of the most common collars available as well as their uses. Please note in this article I am not advocating or discouraging any one type of collar and when choosing a collar it should be based on the owners needs as well as the needs of the dog, taking into…

We uncover new similarities between the modern world and the ancient world every day. An interesting part of ancient Roman history was the Roman appreciation for animals. Just as people all over the world today do, many Romans owned pets, especially dogs. Dogs are the second most commonly owned pet in the world today, after cats (which were actually not kept as pets in the Roman empire). Although dogs were owned more for their guarding and hunting skills in the Roman Empire rather than their…

One of the biggest decisions someone could ever do is whether to adopt a dog from a rescue group or buy a puppy from a breeder. There are several major differences to consider before making a final choice. While both are viable options, the differences and similarities between adopting and purchasing animals are pronounced and deserve a thorough investigation before choosing the right course of action for your lifestyle. Three of the major variations between adopting and purchasing dogs are the…

Oddly, the group I analyzed was mixed with all kinds of different people. These contrasting personalities all bonded over the one thing they all had in common: their dogs. Even if they had a dog entirely opposite of another, they still found a common topic that had to do with their canines. The diverse range of people who attend the dog park was tremendous. A conversation between two people that stood out the most to me was between a hippie and a construction worker. The construction worker…

By our sides, dogs have been around for centuries. The relationship between dogs and humans has changed over time. Dogs have changed over time because they have become pets. Dogs have become pets and joined many families around the world. Wolves evolutionized into dogs and became close to humans. Wolves would snack on human leftovers from meals and this caused for the pups that were born to be used to eating human food. At one time in the time, dogs were workers for humans and were not allowed…