Purebred

Wellbred and Dabeeo Partner to Drive Carbon Neutrality in Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellbred and Dabeeo, both private entities without government ties, have collaborated on an agreement to leverage recent developments in Saudi Arabia.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellbred and Dabeeo, both private entities without government ties, have collaborated on an agreement to leverage recent developments in Saudi Arabia.
  • This collaboration focuses on aligning with the Saudi Green Initiative and the nation's aspirations for carbon neutrality.
  • Partnering with Dabeeo, Wellbred seeks to actively support Saudi Arabia's carbon neutrality objectives.
  • Wellbred is eager to work in partnership with Dabeeo to contribute to Saudi Arabia's efforts to combat climate change and mitigate adverse environmental effects.

Wellbred Announces New Renewable Energy Program

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellbred, a Singapore-based commodity trading group, has announced the establishment of a new renewable energy desk that will focus on renewable fuels, feedstocks, and processing logistics.

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  • GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellbred, a Singapore-based commodity trading group, has announced the establishment of a new renewable energy desk that will focus on renewable fuels, feedstocks, and processing logistics.
  • Sustainability and renewable energy are important aspects of Wellbred's business.
  • Wellbred's new renewable energy team will be based in Geneva.
  • About Wellbred: Wellbred is a Singapore-based commodity trading group with offices in Geneva and Dubai.

Calving Season at Oregon's Longview Ranch Boasts More than 700 New Cattle, Yearly

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

In 2019, Longview Ranch decided to diversify its cattle breeding with the introduction of Charolais bulls .

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  • In 2019, Longview Ranch decided to diversify its cattle breeding with the introduction of Charolais bulls .
  • The team at Longview Ranch is now cross-breeding the Corriente horned cattle with the Charolais bulls, creating a high-quality beef product.
  • Every year, starting in early March, Longview Ranch leads its purebred Charolais bulls and Corriente horned cattle out to pasture.
  • Longview Ranch s mother cattle also have very high protein in their milk content and do an outstanding job raising their calf.

Landmark Pet Store Consumer Protection Bill Passes Colorado House Committee

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Friday, February 26, 2021

BERTHOUD, Colo., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HB21-1102 , The Consumer Protection for Dog and Cat Purchasers, passed the Colorado House Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Committee, the bill's first major hurdle in becoming law.

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  • BERTHOUD, Colo., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, HB21-1102 , The Consumer Protection for Dog and Cat Purchasers, passed the Colorado House Agriculture, Livestock, & Water Committee, the bill's first major hurdle in becoming law.
  • If passed into law, this bill would prohibit a pet store that was not already licensed by the commissioner of agriculture prior to its passage from selling dogs or cats.
  • Pet store puppies are mass-produced in commercial breeding facilities across the country.
  • Others are still there because they were overlooked as someone purchased a purebred animal from a pet store.

PetPlace.com Launches Vet Authored Comprehensive Dog Breed Guide

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Today, the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired record numbers of new dog devotees across the country.

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  • Today, the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired record numbers of new dog devotees across the country.
  • Whether the dog is purebred or mixed breed, PetPlace.com is rolling out a comprehensive Breed Guide that details each dog breed's origin, physical characteristics, care needs, and common health issues.
  • "The Breed Guide has given us a chance to dive even deeper into a subject we truly love.
  • Researched and written by PetPlace veterinarians and canine experts, the Breed Guide allows readers to get to know a breed at a glance, evaluating traits like energy level, vocality, and affection on a handy sliding scale.

Ross D. Clark's book lists documented and reported medical conditions of purebred dogs and cats

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Friday, November 29, 2019

Set for a new marketing campaign, this book lists all documented and reported medical conditions of 185 purebred dogs 50 purebred cats.

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  • Set for a new marketing campaign, this book lists all documented and reported medical conditions of 185 purebred dogs 50 purebred cats.
  • The middle column contains a list of conditions either documented or reported anecdotally for that breed.
  • The information contained in this book was taken from the books, "Medical, Genetic and Behavioral Risk Factors of Purebred Dogs" and "Medical, Genetic and Behavioral risk Factor of Purebred Cats."
  • He is the author of "Medical, Genetic, and Behavioral Aspects of Purebred Cats" and the co-author of the first and second edition of "Medical and Genetic Aspects of Purebred Dogs."

First-of-its-kind study reveals genetic traits determining coat colors and physical appearance in over 200 dog breeds

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The study "True Colors: commercially-acquired morphological genotypes reveal hidden allele variation among dog breeds, informing both trait ancestry and breed potential" found that many dog breeds carry gene variants for unexpected physical traits such as coat colors, which could randomly appear in future generations.

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  • The study "True Colors: commercially-acquired morphological genotypes reveal hidden allele variation among dog breeds, informing both trait ancestry and breed potential" found that many dog breeds carry gene variants for unexpected physical traits such as coat colors, which could randomly appear in future generations.
  • "While our study focused primarily on purebred populations, these hidden traits can also have ramifications for mixed breed dogs.
  • Most important for future research, the study provides a baseline of trait frequency data for a given population of purebred dogs.
  • Based on these findings, breeders can utilize DNA panel testing to identify their desired traits and avoid expression of undesirable traits in future litters.

Landmark Study Shows Genetic Testing for Dogs Can Help Identify Diseases and Enable Preventive Care for Better Health

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018

This research is the first to show the genetic diseases mixed breed dogs are most likely to develop.

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  • This research is the first to show the genetic diseases mixed breed dogs are most likely to develop.
  • The study also shows that fewer mixed breed dogs than purebreds are affected by the most common disease-causing mutations tested in the study.
  • Knowing a dog's disease-related genetic make-up could enable owners, breeders, and veterinarians to make more informed decisions about a dog's health.
  • Importantly it's now clear that all dogs can benefit from genetic testing," said Cindy Cole DVM, PhD, DACVCP, General Manager at Wisdom Health.