...When discussing leadership we need to remember that this concept requires two or more people to be involved, a leader and a follower(s). In order for these 2 people to interact there must be communication between the two. The Leadership Expectancy (LMX) theory covers the relational concept between a leader and his followers; it puts an emphasis on the dyadic interactions between the two. There are three phases of the LMX theory. It first starts with the stranger phase. In this initial phase the communications and interactions are just beginning. The two parties only engage in interactions that pertain to the objective. At this point in the relationship the motives of the follower are initiated by self-interest. This is descriptive of what is considered to be the out-group. In phase two, the relationship graduates to the acquaintance phase. In this phase we will see the relationship become more interrelated. There is a sharing of ideas and resources from both the leader and the follower. The motives begin to progress to be focused more on the goals, rather than self interest as it was in the beginning of this dyadic relationship. Here is the tipping point of whether a follower is part of the in or the out-group. In the third and final stage, the relationship has matured to a point where there is trust and respect between the leader and the follower. Due to this respect and trust, the follower will be more inclined to have the best interest of the goal set by the leader and work...
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...Systems of 2 basic Breeding - Straight breeding * Mating animals of the same breed * Variations-purebred, inbreeding, outcrossing, grading up -Cross breeding * Mating animals of different breeds * Variations-two-breed cross, three-breed cross, rotation * An animal of a particular breed * Both parents are purebred * Characteristics of the breed * Eligible for registry in breed association * Tend to be genetically homozygous * Specialized business * An animal of a particular breed * Both parents are purebred * Characteristics of the breed * Eligible for registry in breed association * Tend to be genetically homozygous * Specialized business Purebred Breeding * Mating related animals * Linebreeding and Closebreeding refer to how closely related the animals are * Requires a careful program of selection and culling * Expensive * Used most often by Universities for experimental work and Seedstock producers that provide animals for crossbreeding herds * Mating related animals * Linebreeding and Closebreeding refer to how closely related the animals are * Requires a careful program of selection and culling * Expensive * Used most often by Universities for experimental work and Seedstock producers that provide animals for crossbreeding herds Inbreeding * Most intensive * Animals are very closely...
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...Systems of 2 basic Breeding - Straight breeding * Mating animals of the same breed * Variations-purebred, inbreeding, outcrossing, grading up -Cross breeding * Mating animals of different breeds * Variations-two-breed cross, three-breed cross, rotation * An animal of a particular breed * Both parents are purebred * Characteristics of the breed * Eligible for registry in breed association * Tend to be genetically homozygous * Specialized business * An animal of a particular breed * Both parents are purebred * Characteristics of the breed * Eligible for registry in breed association * Tend to be genetically homozygous * Specialized business Purebred Breeding * Mating related animals * Linebreeding and Closebreeding refer to how closely related the animals are * Requires a careful program of selection and culling * Expensive * Used most often by Universities for experimental work and Seedstock producers that provide animals for crossbreeding herds * Mating related animals * Linebreeding and Closebreeding refer to how closely related the animals are * Requires a careful program of selection and culling * Expensive * Used most often by Universities for experimental work and Seedstock producers that provide animals for crossbreeding herds Inbreeding * Most intensive * Animals are very closely...
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...NOVEMBER 2005 PRIMEFACT 63 (REPLACES AGFACT A4.3.8) Breeds of pigs—Landrace Graeme Taylor and Greg Roese Livestock Officers Pigs Intensive Livestock Development, Tamworth Susanne Hermesch Pig Genetics Coordinator Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, UNE, Armidale. This Primefact provides a brief history of the Landrace breed and its use in the Australian pork industry. Origin and history The Landrace breed was developed in Denmark by crossing the native pig with the Large White. This cross was then improved on during years of testing and breeding under strict government control. The Danes refused to export live pigs until World War II, when the best specimens of the breed were exported to Sweden. The progeny from these pigs eventually reached England and Ireland. The English first imported Landrace from Denmark in 1949. In 1953, further imports of registered breeding stock were made and the breed society was formed. This society amalgamated with the National Pig Breeders’ Association in 1978. The Danes had concentrated on producing a pig that suited the British bacon trade, which preferred the ‘Wiltshire’ type side of bacon. The Landrace was also bred to be adaptable to the intensivehousing system of production. In 1958, Landrace were imported into Australia from Northern Ireland. A total of fifteen mated sows and five boars arrived before imports of live pigs were stopped. These Landrace pigs formed the foundation stock of the Australian Landrace. Treacy (1976) states...
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...The Science Behind Selective Breeding in Dogs “Man’s best friend has gone through over 100 years of breed “improvement,” or pure-breeding — but have progressively become more and more unhealthy for the sake of appearance. The “Science of Dogs” blog looks into how pure-breeding has physically affected dogs since 1915, comparing older photos of dogs with recent ones. The Bull Terrier, for instance, now has a mutated skull and a thick abdomen when it once was an athletic, healthy dog.” (The Negative Effects of Pure-Breeding in Pictures (Science of Dogs, Bowdoin Daily Sun) According to Dictionary.com selective breeding is the intentional mating of two animals in an attempt to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or for the elimination...
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...In recent years, the issue of poor breeding practices and inherited disorders in purebred dogs has been controversial. In response, breeding programs have incorporated diagnostic DNA tests to screen out susceptible individuals and to improve health concerns in purebred dogs. However, the prevalence of genetic diseases within the pedigree population has continued to rise, which poses the question: does the likelihood of inheriting a condition increase as the genetic variation in purebred dogs decrease? Therefore, deciphering the correlation between the genetic variation in purebred dogs and the presence of genetic disorders is of great interest. We employed PCR, gel electrophoresis and RFLP analysis to examine this question. Our work involved...
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...packet) Written by: Delaware (Bill Tressler) Every question will mention a dog somewhere, but answers need not be specifically a dog's name or breed. Tossups 1. One character by this name was a son of Zeus and Niobe who succeeded Apis as king of Phoronea. Another had the labors of freeing Arcadia and killing Satyr, while a third is seen "lying neglected on the heaps of mule and cow dung" and could not get up to greet those entering. After one of those figures was slain his 100 most famous attributes were placed on the tails of peacocks, as Hera had previously entrusted him to watch Io with his many eyes. The brother of Cerberus and the dog of Odysseus share, For 10 points, what namesake with the builder of Jason's ship? ANSWER: Argos or Argus 2. The First Battle of Acentejo occurred here in 1494 and was a setback for Fernández de Lugo's attempts at colonization, which were begun when the 1474 Treaty of Alcáçova had ceded this place to Isabel of Castile. Antonio de Viana wrote an epic ode to the aboriginal natives of this place, and one of his works provides the name of Mount Teide, which is the highest point in its entire country. Secondary landmasses here include * Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gomera, and La Palma, while its largest component is named Tenerife. Their name is in fact derived from a fierce breed of dogs known as the Presa, and not from their famous yellow avians. For 10 points, name these Atlantic islands located west of Morocco. ANSWER: Canary...
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...Christine Nasser, are awaiting confirmation from Guinness World Records to see if he has achieved the lofty heights. 'He's 42.625 inches at the shoulder,' said David. 'He's very very unique.' According to David, George consumes 110lbs of food every month, and sleeps alone in his own Queen Size Bed. David and Christine raised George from when he was 7 weeks old, but never expected him to grow so big.  The couple eventually had to move their aptly named dog out of their king sized bed, when he grew too large for the three of them to share the same sheets. Dr. William Wallace of the Buena Pet Clinic in Tucson, who witnessed the documentation necessary for the Guinness record, said: 'In my 45 years of experience working with giant breed dogs, without question, George is the tallest dog I have ever seen.' David is currently rushing to get that necessary documentation into Guinness as other dog owners are coming forth claiming the record. As they wait for the results to come through, George is busy occupying himself with his new found stardom and even has a Facebook fan page and Twitter accounts for his adorning fans. It appears as though the sky's the limit for this mammoth hound....
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...Contrast essay by Louise Hensley I love both my pets! Sosha which is a red-nosed Pit-bull, and then there is Lilbit and she is a German Shepard. These two breeds of animals have their own special unique qualities of their own. As for the Pit-bull breed they are known for their intelligence, strength, and loyalty. They have also been marked for centuries now for their violence and aggressiveness towards people and other animals. They get their name from the Molossian family of dogs, which bear the name from the Molossi Tribe, which is a group of people who lived in Ancient Greece, and they favored the use of robust, muscular dogs in warfare. They are reknowned for their fierceness, and for the ability to intimidate the enemies of the tribe. The Greece later began to sell these dogs to Rome which they used to cross breed with their counterparts from the year 50 A.D to 410 A.D. and then was used for entertainment in the arenas and coliseums of Rome. Once in Rome the British dogs were sold to the Englishman, when they left to go back home the Englishmen took their dogs with them and this is how they ended up in the United States. Even though Sosha is a Pit-bull, she is nothing like they say, she is very well trained and mild mannered. Lilbit is a German Shepard and their breed is known for their largeness, intelligence, strength, and their ability in training. They were used to work in the fields for sheep herding. Also, because of their intelligence and obedience training they...
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...Doberman's with the purest bloodline possible. A dog with such qualities can dominate by using great intelligence and energy, thus, allowing the use of Dobermans in many career fields today. The great success of the Doberman first began with it's origin in Apolda, Germany. The man, Louis Dobermann, had many jobs and often traveled through dangerous lands. In need of personal protection, Dobermann wanted to breed a dog with great loyalty and also with the ability to handle any threat that may arise. Therefore, Karl Dobermann experimented with the breeding of dogs such as the Greyhound, short-haired Shepherd, German Pinscher, Rottweiler, Beuceron, and the Manchester Terrier to produce what we now know as the Doberman Pinscher. The Doberman Pinscher was an instant success when first offered at a dog show in 1876. The high demand for the Doberman Pinscher sky rocketed throughout Europe as people saw the great looks and companionship that the dog possessed. It wasn't long before the AKC (American Kennel Club) recognized the dog as a breed in 1908. The AKC considered the Doberman Pinscher to be a Working Group dog...
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...How to Choose a Pet Adopting a dog is not like you are buying groceries from the supermarket or buying presents for Christmas, it is more than that. It is adding a new being into your life and can lead to one of the most exciting days of your life. Choosing a good pet these days is pretty easy however adopting the right pet can be a challenge. To choose a pet, you need to examine your lifestyle, estimate the costs and determine what type of dog. *Examine your current lifestyle and consider what adjustments you are willing to own for a dog. * *Think of what type of animal you want. Consider on the ideal size & breed, activity level and physical maintenance. Conclusion- Once you have made your selection, why not spend some time alone with the dog, at least 10 to 15 minutes, to see if the dog can relax with you. If the dog’s behavior makes you comfortable, you like the dog, and both of you had some connection, and then why not adopt him/her. Deciding to become a dog owner is a huge commitment, but not like signing for a contract for a house. So be ready for this new adventure, because if anything happens you need to considered always the dog. Size Just like big dogs have their disadvantages by their size, puppies have them to. Small dogs tend to be delicate and vulnerable. They need more attention because a mishandled can cause serious injury and in colder temperatures they are really sensitive so be ready to warm him/her. Since they are puppies they would...
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...a grooming facility for all types of breeds, big and small. In our state of the art facility, we have enough room to hold at least 12 types of breeds at one time. Little Buddies Adventure has two bathing stations, a large bathing tub for 40+ lbs. dogs, and a small table top tub for the small loved ones. There are four grooming station tables for services, such as nail trimming, brushing, and styling. There are two stand dryers that are located next to the bathing station for easy carry. There are a variety of services and products provided. Services vary from simple nail trimming to a full package (bath, nails, ears, etc.). Products available will be the same we use on your pets. Such products will be eco-friendly products that are available for purchase. There will also be a reception area for taking orders and making payments. Little Buddies Adventure was created on the idea that everyone has a little buddy in their heart. People have dogs as companions and we treat them as that. To have a dog is a great asset. They are always happy to see us and are nothing but giving love and companionship, no matter what. Dogs are men’s and women’s best friend. Having a dog is a treasure and a gift in itself. The challenges we face will be the wide range of breeds available – such as pure and mix breed – as well as the pricing consideration for each type of dog. Business Rules: BR: Each pet may be categorized as one or more breeds; Each breed may be the category of zero or more pets...
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...The Truth about Pitbulls Ryan K. Smith University of Phoenix The Pit Bull breed of dog has a very bad reputation. This is because Pit Bulls are used as fighting dogs for some people’s amusement. Little do people know Pit Bulls are very good family dogs, and often called “The Nanny Dog”. I personally own three Pit Bulls, and have interviewed someone who does not own a pit bull. I have found a lot of information about this breed of dogs and everything points to one question. Although some individuals perceive pit bull dogs to have a bad reputation, many have found these animals to be wonderful house pets when treated with kindness and love. The stereotype of a pit bull is not good at all, but why does this stop people from owning them? I asked a non pitbull owner why she will not own a pitbull. “I personally got bit by a pit bull, so I have seen what they are capable of and this scares me. These dogs have a very powerful jaw and it makes being bit worse. I’m just personally scared of this breed of dog. Being scared of this breed of dog because of being bit by one, makes me weary of going to other people’s homes that own this breed because I’m scared of being bit again.” (Cassie Bailey’s personal interview). I also interviewed a pitbull owner as well. “By owning the pit bull breed for most of my life I have never had a problem out of any of the dogs I have had. The pit bull breed has a bad name, but my dogs have never bit or attacked anyone. My dogs are very...
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...Introduction Australia is one of the countries have the highest rates of pet ownership in the world (Animal Health Alliance, 2013), and there are sixty-three percent of Australian households own at least one pet (Animal Health Alliance, 2013). Dogs are the most common household pets in Australia, which has approximately 4.2 million pet dogs (Animal Health Alliance, 2013). However, dog aggression is the most common pet dogs’ behavior problem and it causes a major public health problem in Australia (Voelker, 1997; Schalamon, 2006). According to the Annual Urban Animal Management Conference (2013), average 14,000 Australians are injured due to dog attack each year and about 1,400 of those injuries required medical treatment or hospitalization. Over sixty percent of dog attacks occurred at home, which means an owner or household-members have a higher possibility to be victimized in a dog attack. Over the last three decades, numerous of researches have been indicated that owner attachment levels and dog characteristics are the major factors leading to aggressive responses in pet dogs (Borchelt, 1983; Landsberg, 1991; Hunthausen, 1997; Hsu and Sun, 2010). Although these findings provide evidence for the link between owner-dog interaction and the aggressive behavior problem in pet dogs, surprisingly little research has examined the link between pet dogs-directed aggression in human and the controlling behavior in a relationship. To redress this imbalance, it is important to explore...
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...Animal Adoption I. You probably know what breed you are interested in, and what age would be the best fit for you. A. Now is how you will adopt a new member of you family. B. There is one question left you ask you need to ask yourself. What do you expect from your dog? C. If companionship is all you need consider adopting from a shelter. If you’re seeking health, performance, and other things adopt from a reputable breeder. These should be the only two options when adopting a dog as state in Purebreed rescue dog adoption rewards and realities. II. In Shelter dogs If you live in America you should realize that sheltering dogs is a big problem. III. The number 1 reason for shelters pets is, irresponsible owners. It’s not the fault of the dogs themselves. IV. A story called Seconds chance: inspiring stories of dog adoption says Dogs in shelters and rescues are harder to train because of their past experiences and training. With a little love and attention, any shelter dog can be turned into the one you want. V. Today I would like to inform you about on how you can adopt a dog yourself. (Transition: Lets start by looking at the options we have to adopt.) Body I. The local shelter or pound is an excellent place to seek mixed breed dogs of any age. A. The shelter may receive pure breeds occasionally. You have to wait a little bit before the right dog comes. 1. Patience is the key into finding the right...
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