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Prevalence of lead exposure among age and sex cohorts of Canada geese Prevalence of lead exposure among age and sex cohorts of Canada geese

We examined the prevalence of lead exposure from ingestion of waste lead shot among age and sex cohorts of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) on the breeding, migration, and wintering grounds of the Eastern Prairie Population. Blood samples from 6963 geese were assayed for lead concentration by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. On the breeding grounds, no goslings and
Authors
S. DeStefano, C. Brand, D. H. Rusch

Tuberculosis: Will it infect wild elk? Tuberculosis: Will it infect wild elk?

Tuberculosis! Just the name conjures up images of a devastating, chronic, debilitating disease. And so it is in both humans and animals. Tuberculosis (TB) is not known to be present to any significant degree in the free-ranging elk herds of North America. But increasing reports of TB in deer species-including elk-on game ranches prompt grave concern.
Authors
T.J. Roffe, B. Smith

Implanting radio transmitters in wintering canvasbacks Implanting radio transmitters in wintering canvasbacks

To conduct telemetry studies of wintering canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria) on Chesapeake Bay [Maryland, USA], we needed to devise a suitable method of radio transmitter attachment. We describe as aseptic, intraabdominal surgical technique, using the inhalation anesthetic isoflurane, to implant 20-g radio transmitters in free-ranging canvasbacks. We evaluated the technique over 3 winters...
Authors
Glenn Olsen, F. Dein, G. Michael Haramis, Dennis G. Jorde

A stochastic population model of mid-continental mallards A stochastic population model of mid-continental mallards

No abstract available.
Authors
Rolf Koford, J.R. Sauer, Douglas Johnson, J.D. Nichols, M.D. Samuel

Duck virus enteritis Duck virus enteritis

No abstract available.
Authors
D. Docherty, J. Franson

Control of avian influenza: Philosophy and perspectives on behalf of migratory birds Control of avian influenza: Philosophy and perspectives on behalf of migratory birds

Aquatic birds are considered the primary reservoir for influenza A viruses (Nettles et al., 1987). However, there is little concern about avian influenza among conservation agencies responsible for the welfare of those species. IN contrast, the poultry industry has great concern about avian influenza and view aquatic birds as a source for infection of poultry flocks. In some instances
Authors
Milton Friend

Was disease involved in the decimation of Guam's avifauna? Was disease involved in the decimation of Guam's avifauna?

Between 1982 and 1986, 402 (290 live, 112 dead) exotic, migrant or native resident birds on Guam were surveyed for disease-causing agents to determine the role of disease in the decline of native forest bird populations on Guam. Traumatic injury, primarily from collisions with motor vehicles and predation, was the most prevalent (46%) cause of death. Thirty-eight percent of the carcasses...
Authors
Julie A. Savidge, Louis Sileo, Lynne Siegfried
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