This one is originally from 2000 BEGIN QUOTED ABSTRACT Zoolog Sci. 2000 Jul 1;17(5):673-9. Intrageneric diversity of the cytochrome B gene and phylogeny of ...
As I have only just recently discovered this fascinating list, I know its a little soon to post.. I'm still a newbie, and years separated from my biology...
The following is specific to dogs but general points apply to breeding of any animal. I have just watched a 1 hr BBC program on the genetic problems of ...
You can't play the movie outside of Brittain. Darn. But it was on the BBC channel? Because I do get that. So maybe I can watch for it to be replayed? I'm...
It looks like these were taken off of youtube.....does anyone else know where I can find these links that would work. I have someone that needs to see...
If the person is in the UK if MIGHT be at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00d4ljk/ but that was originally planned to just be short term The person may...
Sherri, heres the link that was floating around a few months back http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00d4ljk/ ... From: Sherri Duncan Date: 9/17/2008...
... I am very lucky that the orthopedic vet commenting on the German Shepherds is the owner of the vet office that looks after my ferrets. This vet I can...
I haven't heard of that treatment, but I suppose that's likely since you mentioned that it's new. Let us know how the inplant goes. I have two fuzzies...
Suprelorelin is deslorelin and is established in Australia, in use for a while in much of Europe now, and under consideration for governmental approval in the...
Deslorelin is available in the US and can be purchased via a vet from a compounding pharmacy. :) I guess that the expense is based on the size of the...
The BBC Pedigree Dog program we've been talking about is bringing about good stuff! http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4761471.ece It's one small...
Okay, I have heard a little more from someone knowledgeable on ferret meds for endocrinological problems. The form in the U.S. is an injectable horse form,...
We have the implant for horses (Ovuplant), but the injectable is a better product for our needs (of course totally different use in ferrets). The mares often...
Another view point ... I strongly feel that changes should be made in regards to mandatory screening for diseases and maintaining databases, so that breeders...
Points taken! And I will seriously consider everything you said. But on the same token, at first glance, I'd like to respond to a few things? I strongly feel...
... The point is that linebreeding and inbreeding makes it possible to know the genetic defects and problems, so that they can be eliminated. Outcrossing...
Thank you Joan! Awesome awesome representation of line breeding. It gives me a lot to think about. I really wish others that have experience and especially...
ps, When I said "I swear to God I'll jump in", it came out all wrong. By saying that, I meant I "promise" to not abandon the conversation, and jump in to...
Remember, though, that it is virtually impossible to breed out a recessive trait. The situation is such you simply do NOT know how many relations to cull with...
... Hmmm, that scrambled some so here it is in words: Of the four offspring one inherited the double dominant by A meshing with A. Two inherited an A from one...
Absolutely agree with you. One thing that I really agreed with the program was that I do think that some breeds have seriously gone to extremes that are...
... Actually, as any knowledgeable and experienced breeder can tell you, it is not all that difficult to breed out a trait which is a simple (ie, only one gene...
... The answer is, it all depends on the criterion the breeder uses in selecting breeding stock. If health is one of the most important factors, then there...
Hello! I know I am a stranger to this list, but this thread has held a great interest to me. I breed Syrian hamsters and know a couple ferret breeders...