Abstrakt » e "Mineirazo" will haunt Brazil forever.

WELLINGTON， March 16 (Xinhua) -- A New Zealand study showing the evidence of the benefits of a high-meat diet for dogs was welcomed by the government Thursday as a potential boost for petfood exports.


Research by scientists at Massey University and the government's AgResearch institute found a high-meat diet was easier for dogs to digest and enabled them to absorb more nutrients.


It also resulted in higher levels of bacteria associated with protein and fat digestion， which demonstrated a dog's gut was biologically designed to digest a diet high in meat， rather than "human-like" fare served up by many dog owners.


The study also showed there might have been too much reliance on research into the diets of humans or other animals in the past when it came to the best diet for dogs.


"We already know dogs have no nutritional need for carbohydrates in their diet， so this study looked at the role different bacteria play in a dog's digestion system to help us work toward a clearer picture of what the optimum diet for dogs is，" said study co-leader Dr Emma Bermingham of AgResearch.


"Understanding how bacteria work in the gut is vital because of its links to digestion， diseases such as obesity， and even how it affects mood and behavior，" Bermingham said in a statement.


Study co-leader Associate Professor David Thomas， of Massey University， said science had previously looked at studies on nutrient digestion in humans， mice and rats and assumed the same was true for dogs in terms of digestion and what was good and bad bacteria in the gut.


"This study shows this may not the case and much more needs to be done to understand the digestive system of dogs and the long-term health consequences of feeding different diets，" Thomas said in the statement.


Science and Innovation Minister Paul Goldsmith said the research was set to boost New Zealand's premium petfood exports.


"This research is a significant contribution to the international canine nutrition field and it positions New Zealand scientists as leaders in this area，" Goldsmith said in a statement.


"Petfood is emerging as a real growth opportunity for the New Zealand economy. Globally， pet owners spent 72 billion U.S. dollars on petfood in 2012 and demand for quality ingredients and products have never been higher，" he said.


"While New Zealand's disease-free status， fresh raw materials and free-range meats give us a strong competitive advantage in the global market， it is innovation that will drive further industry growth."


RIO DE JANEIRO - From swashbuckling goals to inglorious exits Herre Nike Air Presto Sko Gul Blå Tilbud , on-field shenanigans to sideline lunacy, the World Cup in Brazil has been one of the most remarkable of recent times.


Here are 10 picks from a host of memorable moments:


No 1 - The "Mineirazo"


This was the tournament where Brazil were supposed to shake off the historical scars of the 1950 "Maracanazo" when Uruguay defeated them 2-1 in Rio de Janeiro's famous stadium the last time they hosted the World Cup. Yet they never even made it to the Maracana this time Herre Nike Air Presto Essential Sko Sort Blå Udsalg , collapsing horribly to Germany 7-1 in the semi-final in Belo Horizonte's Mineirao stadium. It would be hard to pinpoint one pivotal moment as goal-after-goal flew past the imploding Brazilians. But it was perhaps when Toni Kroos's left-foot shot put the Germans 3-0 up in the 24th minute that the horror really set in for the capacity crowd and millions of Brazilians watching round the nation. Five goals went in during a 19-minute spell of the first half in Brazil's record World Cup defeat and their first loss at home in 64 competitive matches since 1975. The "Mineirazo" will haunt Brazil forever.


No 2 - The bite


Uruguay striker Luis Suarez had been the two-goal hero of a 2-1 victory over England, but he turned villain in the next game against Italy by inexplicably biting defender Giorgio Chiellini towards the end. The Italians were still complaining when Uruguay scored from a corner to win 1-0 and reach the last 16. Suarez's joy at victory was short-lived Herre Nike Air Presto Flyknit Ultra High Grå Udsalg , though, as his action touched off worldwide controversy and brought a nine-match ban from playing for Uruguay and four-month prohibition from football - the toughest sanction ever given at a World Cup. After initially clutching his teeth on the pitch as if he was the injured party Herre Nike Air Presto Sko Sort Tilbud , Suarez eventually apologised and Chiellini forgave him. The incident did not stop Suarez's 81 million euro ($111 million) move to Barcelona.


No 3 - The winner


Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Goetze had been having a disappointing tournament for Germany and was dropped in the latter stages. But that all changed after he came on as a substitute in the final against Argentina. In the 113th minute, with the score at 0-0 and penalties looming after a tense game where both sides missed good chances Herre Nike Air Presto QS Sko Sort Tilbud , the 22-year-old creative midfielder received a cross from Andre Schuerrle. He controlled it on his chest and slammed it past Argentina's Sergio Romero to win the game, send his homeland into raptures and write himself into football history.


No 4 - The foul


Brazil's World Cup effectively ended when Colombia defender Juan Zuniga charged into their marquee striker Neymar with a raised knee during a rough quarterfinal. Neymar Nike Air Presto SE Woven Sko Hvid Udsalg , whose four goals and exuberant play had carried the team, left in tears on a stretcher with a broken vertebra. Brazil won that game 2-1 Dame Nike Air Presto Sko Hvid Tilbud , but the emotionally fragile team collapsed afterwards, losing 7-1 to Germany in the semifinal and 3-0 to the Netherlands in the third-place playoff. The fans' chanting of Neymar's name and the team's holding aloft of his number 10 shirt prior to kickoff against Germany were moving at the time but look hollow in retrospect given the trauma that followed.


No 5 - The record


Veteran Germany striker Miroslav Klose's close-range strike against Brazil in the semifinal after 23 minutes made him th. Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL T-Shirts Wholesale Jerseys China Free Shipping Cheap Hats Wholesale Soccer Jerseys From China Wholesale NHL Hockey Jerseys Cheap NCAA Jerseys Cheap Nike NBA Jerseys Cheap Baseball Jerseys