breeding
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From the 1950s, demand for turkeys exploded when mass production breeding techniques were adopted, says Mrs Graham.
From BBC
Current dog breeding practices will be reformed to tackle puppy farming as part of what the government calls "the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation".
From BBC
There are many questions these AZA matchmakers ask themselves before making breeding recommendations, and they extend beyond genetic and personality compatibility: Will these animals be able to create subgroups?
From Los Angeles Times
EDF then suggested a plan to flood 1,500 acres of nearby coast to create a salt marsh breeding ground to offset any fish death.
One eagle in the study crossed ten U.S. states and four Canadian provinces during her early life before appearing to settle in northern California, where she seemed poised to establish a breeding territory.
From Science Daily
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