Technique for implanting radio transmitters subcutaneously in day-old ducklings
January 1, 1996
We developed and evaluated a surgical procedure for implanting radio transmitters in 1-d-old Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) ducklings. Transmitters (1.5 g) were implanted subcutaneously on the back of ducklings while under a general anesthetic, isoflurane, within a few hours of hatching. Evaluations indicate that the procedure is a reliable method for radio-marking ducklings.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Title | Technique for implanting radio transmitters subcutaneously in day-old ducklings |
| Authors | Carl E. Korschgen, K.P. Kenow, W. L. Green, M.D. Samuel, L. Sileo |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Field Ornithology |
| Index ID | 1002901 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center |