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This is a list of publications written by Patuxent employees since Patuxent opened in 1939.  To search for Patuxent's publications by author or title, please click below to go to the USGS Publication Warehouse.

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Subinoculation as a technique in the diagnosis of avian plasmodium Subinoculation as a technique in the diagnosis of avian plasmodium

In two successive years, 1964 and 1965, blood subinoculated from wild Canada geese, negative for Plasmodium by examination of peripheral blood smears, into 5-day-old domestic geese produced 60 % infection in the recipients. Prepatent and patent periods, as well as intensity of parasitemia showed much variation. Intramuscular inoculation produced the same prevalence as the intravenous...
Authors
C. M. Herman, J.O. Knisley, E.L. Snyder

Acid-fast intranuclear inclusion bodies in the kidneys of mallards fed lead shot Acid-fast intranuclear inclusion bodies in the kidneys of mallards fed lead shot

Acid-fast intranuclear inclusion bodies were found in the cells of the proximal convoluted tubules of the kidneys of mallards fed one, two, three or eight number 6 lead shot and maintained on cracked or whole corn and on grain-duck pellet diets. No acid-fast inclusion bodies were found in mallards fed one or three lead shot but maintained on a duck pellet ration. Dietary factors may be...
Authors
L. N. Locke, George E. Bagley, H.D. Irby

Epizootiologic studies on filarioids of the raccoon Epizootiologic studies on filarioids of the raccoon

Filarioid worms (Dirofilaria immitis, D. tenuis, Dipetalonema procyonis, and D. llewellyni) were discovered in raccoons (Procyon lotar) in Maryland. Raccoons were trapped in lowland, upland, and agricultural-residential areas, which were further classified as stream borders, poorly drained, and well drained. Data on incidence of D. llewellyni were analyzed on basis of host distribution...
Authors
C. M. Herman, D.L. Price

A simple animal support for convenient weighing A simple animal support for convenient weighing

A simple animal support constructed of web belts to hold skittish pigs for weighing was developed. The support is easily made, noninjurious to the pigs, and compact, facilitating rapid, accurate weighing. With minor modifications, the support can probably be used in weighing other animals.
Authors
H.P. Pan, J.W. Caslick, D.T. Harke, D.G. Decker

Development and maturation of primary feathers of redhead ducklings Development and maturation of primary feathers of redhead ducklings

A comparison of the maturation rates of the primaries of redheads (Aythya americana) hatched very early with those hatched very late was made in the 1961 season. Primaries of the early-hatched birds emerged when the birds were 36-38 days old, those of the late-hatched birds when they were 7-10 days younger. This difference was also found in the age at first flight and the age at eventual
Authors
M.G. Smart

Effects of field applications of heptachlor on bobwhite quail and other wild animals Effects of field applications of heptachlor on bobwhite quail and other wild animals

A study of the effects of field applications of heptachlor on bobwhite quail (Colinus uirginianus) and other animals was conducted on three similar areas, two in Decatur County, Georgia, and one in Escambia County, Alabama, from February, 1958, to March, 1962. Heptachlor in granules was applied by aircraft on the Georgia areas for eradication of the imported fire ant (Solenopsis...
Authors
W. Rosene
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