Publications
This list of publications includes peer-review journal articles, official USGS publications series, reports and more authored by scientists in the Ecosystems Mission Area. A database of all USGS publications, with advanced search features, can be accessed at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Incidence of trypanosomes in the Canada goose as revealed by bone marrow culture
1. Techniques are described for the cultural isolation of trypanosomes from avian bone marrow obtained from living birds or at autopsy. A new medium SNB-9 (saline-neopeptone-blood) is described. In addition to being a good medium for growing avian trypanosomes, it is excellent for growing trypanosomes of amphibians and mammals. 2. Evidence is presented demonstrating the superiority of (a) culture
Authors
L. S. Diamond, C. M. Herman
Haemoproteus infections in waterfowl
It is proposed that Haemoproteus nettionis (Johnston and Cleland, 1909) Coatney, 1936 be accepted as the correct name for the Haemoproteus of Anatidae. A list of synonyms and amended description of the parasite is given. Infections are reported from wood ducks (Aix sponsa) and from domestic ducks and geese, the last representing a new host record. Natural transmission was demonstrated at the Patux
Authors
C. M. Herman
Isolation of an agent causing bilirubinemia and jaundice in raccoons
An infectious agent, which appears to be a virus (RJV) has been isolated from the liver of a wild raccoon which has led to a highly fatal type of disease characterized by conjunctivitis and an elevated serum bilirubin frequently accompanied by jaundice on inoculation of raccoons. Ferrets also appear to be susceptible to infections with this agent.
Authors
L. Kilham, C. M. Herman
Rapid protection of ferrets against fully virulent distemper virus with nebulized attenuated distemper virus
No abstract available.
Authors
J.A. Morris, D.R. Coburn, J.R. O'Connor
Quality in large packages
Your next big-game bag may be a record breaker -- so check it against the 21 weight charts given by these expert technicians.
Authors
A. C. Martin