Publications
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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Phosphorus poisoning in waterfowl
Black ducks and mallards were found to be highly susceptible to phosphorus poisoning. 3 mg. of white phosphorus per kg. of body weight given in a single dose resulted in death of a black duck in 6 hours. Pathologic changes in both acute and chronic poisoning were studied. Data are presented showing that diagnosis can be made accurately by chemical analysis of stored tissues in cases of phosphorus
Authors
D.R. Coburn, J.B. DeWitt, J.V. Derby, E. Ediger
Notes on some winter birds of north central New Mexico
The observations recorded below were made in Santa Fe, Sandoval and Rio Arriba counties during the winter of 1939-1940. Occasional specimens, 54 in all, collected for racial identification, are deposited in the Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan.
Authors
R. W. Allen
Island pheasant festival
Fantastic shooting, full bags are a joy to sportsmen, and a boon to researchers trying to find out what makes Pelee tick. [Pelee is a Canadian island in Lake Erie, 20 miles north of Sandusky, OH.]
Authors
D.L. Allen
Spreading tendencies of multiflora rose in the Southeast
In 1948-49 studies were made on the spreading of multiflora rose at the sites of three old plantings in Alabama and Georgia. The age of these plantings varied from 14-40 years. Roses were invading surrounding land at each site. Observations indicated that seeds are carried by water and birds. Seedlings were numerous in drainageways leading from old shrubs. Birds had deposited seed under trees,
Authors
W. Rosene