In 1991, the epidemic of PRRS in the Netherlands was found in Dutch breeding farms [4] and then spread to most countries with swine industries.
Participation in the Dutch breeding programme which became compulsory in 2004, was made voluntary again in 2007.
Based on the results for the 2006 and 2007 cohorts we conclude that the compliance in 2005 and 2006 was around 80%. * The use of ARR/ARR rams in the Dutch breeding programme in GSF sample, compulsory in 2004 (for farms > 10 ewes) and 2005 (all farms).
These were also popular in still life paintings: apples, onions, squashes, turnips, artichokes, cabbages, and orange Horn carrots―which represented Dutch innovation in breeding new varieties.
Clusius laid the foundations of Dutch tulip breeding and the bulb industry, and he helped create one of the earliest formal botanical gardens of Europe at Leyden where his detailed planting lists have made it possible to recreate this garden near its original site.
This work was financially supported by technology foundation STW (Utrecht), the Dutch federation of horse breeding Vereniging Koepel Fokkerij (Ermelo), and the (bio pharmaceutical company Artu Biologicals part of ALK-Abelló (Almere).
The Dutch sheep population consists of a breeding sector with three large pure breeds (Texel, Swifter and Zwartbles), more than 30 smaller breeds, and a production sector dominated by Texel and Swifter sheep.
A Dutch zoo hopes to increase the breeding chances of a female orangutan by seeing if she will choose a preferred mate on a touchscreen before they are introduced.
Fortunately, potential contaminants from the vessel including fuel, oils, bait and stores were successfully removed by Dutch salvage company Mammoet before the bird breeding season in early April.
Samples collected for DNA extraction were only used for routine diagnostic purpose of the breeding program and was strictly in line with the Dutch law on the protection of animals (Gezondheids- en welzijnswet voor dieren).
The models used to adjust the data included the effects of batch, slaughter day and carcass weight for the INRA pedigree and breeding company, sex, slaughter day and carcass weight for the Dutch pedigree.
