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Feral And Introduced Carnivores: Issues And Challenges, Gary Witmer, Bernice Constantin, Frank Boyd Jan 2005

Feral And Introduced Carnivores: Issues And Challenges, Gary Witmer, Bernice Constantin, Frank Boyd

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Feral and invasive carnivores have been intentionally or unintentionally introduced to many parts of the world for a variety of reasons. Once established, they have often caused significant impacts to endemic species because of their predatory nature and, in numerous cases, have altered ecosystem structure and function in important conservation areas. They can also cause competition for native predators, hybridization with native species, losses to livestock and companion animals, and disease hazards. We provide examples of the extent of introductions, resulting impacts, and efforts to control or eradicate these populations. Working with introduced or feral carnivores presents many challenges to …

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Evaluation Of A New Strategy For Control Of Bovine Tuberculosis In Michigan White-Tailed Deer: Year 1 Progress Report, Stephen Schmitt, Daniel O'Brien, Elaine Carlson, David Smith, Zachary Cooley, Brent Rudolph, Graham Hickling, Graham Nugent, Peter Butchko Jan 2005

Evaluation Of A New Strategy For Control Of Bovine Tuberculosis In Michigan White-Tailed Deer: Year 1 Progress Report, Stephen Schmitt, Daniel O'Brien, Elaine Carlson, David Smith, Zachary Cooley, Brent Rudolph, Graham Hickling, Graham Nugent, Peter Butchko

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

The State of Michigan is striving to eliminate bovine tuberculosis (Tb) infection among free-ranging white-tailed deer in the northeastern Lower Peninsula of the state. Aggressive reduction in the overall deer population abundance may help to further reduce TB prevalence, but this course of action is unacceptable to many hunters and landowners. Targeted culling of sick deer would likely be far more acceptable to these stakeholders, so in the winter of 2003 the Michigan Department of Natural Resources pilot-trialed a new strategy based on live-trapping and Tb-testing of wild deer. The field study was conducted in a township with relatively high …

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Preliminary Serologic Survey Of Selected Diseases And Movements Of Feral Swine In Texas, A. Christy Wykoff, Scott Henke, Tyler Campbell, David G. Hewitt, Kurt C. Vercauteren Jan 2005

Preliminary Serologic Survey Of Selected Diseases And Movements Of Feral Swine In Texas, A. Christy Wykoff, Scott Henke, Tyler Campbell, David G. Hewitt, Kurt C. Vercauteren

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Feral swine (Sus scrofa) populations occur throughout eastern, central, and southern Texas, and their populations appear to be increasing. Despite their abundance and wide distribution, little is known about their range and interaction with domestic animals. In the last decade the national pork production industry has enforced an eradication program for economically detrimental swine diseases such as pseudorabies and brucellosis. It is hypothesized that feral hogs can be reservoirs that could reintroduce diseases to disease-free domestic swine herds. The objectives of this on-going project are to determine the prevalence of selected swine diseases that exist within feral hog …

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Oral Rabies Vaccination—A Progress Report, Dennis Slate, Charles Rupprecht, Mike Dunbar, Robert Mclean Jan 2005

Oral Rabies Vaccination—A Progress Report, Dennis Slate, Charles Rupprecht, Mike Dunbar, Robert Mclean

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Oral rabies vaccination (ORV) targeting specific wild Carnivora species has emerged as an integral adjunct to conventional rabies control strategies to protect humans and domestic animals. ORV has been applied with progress toward eliminating rabies in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in western Europe and southern Ontario, Canada. Beginning in the 1990’s, coordinated ORV was implemented in Texas to contain and eliminate variants of rabies virus in the gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus ) and coyote (Canis latrans ) and in several eastern U.S. States with the goal of preventing spread of raccoon (Procyon lotor ) rabies. …

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The Eradication Of Bovine Tuberculosis From Infected Wildlife Populations: A New Zealand Scenario, Gary J. E. Knowles, Mark Hunter, Amy Rush Jan 2005

The Eradication Of Bovine Tuberculosis From Infected Wildlife Populations: A New Zealand Scenario, Gary J. E. Knowles, Mark Hunter, Amy Rush

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

The Animal Health Board (AHB) is the agency responsible for controlling bovine tuberculosis (Tb) in New Zealand. In 2000, the AHB embarked on a strategy designed to reduce the annual period prevalence of Tb infected cattle and farmed deer herds from 1.67% to 0.2% by 2012/13. Under current rules of the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) this would allow New Zealand to claim freedom from Tb. The epidemiology of Tb in New Zealand is largely influenced by wildlife reservoirs of infection and control of Tb vector populations is central to the elimination of Tb from New Zealand’s cattle and deer …

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Development Of Diazacon™ As An Avian Contraceptive, Christi Yoder, Kimberly Bynum, Lowell Miller Jan 2005

Development Of Diazacon™ As An Avian Contraceptive, Christi Yoder, Kimberly Bynum, Lowell Miller

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Due to increasing human-wildlife conflicts with birds and growing opposition to lethal techniques, nonlethal methods need to be developed to help manage bird populations. DiazaCon™ is a promising oral contraceptive that acts by directly inhibiting the conversion of desmosterol to cholesterol. Because cholesterol is essential for the production of the steroid reproductive hormones testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol, DiazaCon™ also indirectly inhibits the formation of these hormones. These hormones are essential for sperm and egg production, and the production of egg yolk precursors in the liver. Because DiazaCon™ is cleared slowly from the liver, its contraceptive effects are long-lasting. Initial research …

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Development Of Nicarbazin As A Reproductive Inhibitor For Resident Canada Geese, Kimberly Bynum, Christi Yoder, John D. Eisemann, John Johnston, Lowell Miller Jan 2005

Development Of Nicarbazin As A Reproductive Inhibitor For Resident Canada Geese, Kimberly Bynum, Christi Yoder, John D. Eisemann, John Johnston, Lowell Miller

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Expanding populations of resident Canada geese that remain in suburban and urban areas year-round often result in increased conflicts with humans. Non-lethal and humane means are needed for managing the size of Canada goose flocks residing near or on airports, golf courses, industrial parks, government sites, and city parks. A side effect of nicarbazin, a veterinary drug used to control coccidiosis in chickens, is decreased egg production and hatching. Exploiting this side effect, studies of nicarbazin for reducing the hatchability of eggs from Canada geese were conducted. An initial study in Coturnix quail verified reduction in hatchability in a species …

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Evaluation Of Livestock Protection Dogs For Deterring Deer And Cattle Interaction, Kurt C. Vercauteren, Greggory Phillips, Robert Pooler, Michael J. Lavelle Jan 2005

Evaluation Of Livestock Protection Dogs For Deterring Deer And Cattle Interaction, Kurt C. Vercauteren, Greggory Phillips, Robert Pooler, Michael J. Lavelle

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Bovine Tuberculosis (bovine TB) in northern Michigan has proven a dilemma necessitating aggressive measures including depopulation of livestock operations, culling of wildlife, banning the feeding of wildlife, and fencing livestock feed with high fences. Bovine TB is believed to be transmitted from white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) to domestic cattle through feces, urine, saliva, and nasal secretions on contaminated feed (indirect transmission) and from animal to animal (direct transmission). Effective methods for excluding deer from cattle enclosures would minimize the potential for indirect and direct transmission of bovine TB between infected deer and cattle. We combined an idea used …

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Hunters----Can They Do The Job?, Paul D. Curtis, David Drake, Jody Enck, Gary San Julian, David Taylor Jan 2005

Hunters----Can They Do The Job?, Paul D. Curtis, David Drake, Jody Enck, Gary San Julian, David Taylor

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Management of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) herds at the landscape scale is increasingly difficult. The future of eastern hardwood forests is threatened by inadequate regeneration of valuable timber species, due in large measure to deer browsing. In the northeast, deer damage to crops, landscaping, and vehicles costs more than 640 million dollars annually. Nationally, hunter ranks are decreasing. In the east , white-tailed deer numbers are increasing; state wildlife agencies have expanded season lengths, and increased deer bag limits. While venison is still a highly prized meat, the average hunting family wants to use about 2 deer per …

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Conference Participants Jan 2005

Conference Participants

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

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Badger Movement Ecology In Colorado Agricultural Areas After A Fire, Craig Ramey, Jean Bourassa Jan 2005

Badger Movement Ecology In Colorado Agricultural Areas After A Fire, Craig Ramey, Jean Bourassa

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

While investigating the American badger (Taxidea taxus) in eastern Colorado’s wheatlands, we studied 3 badgers which were affected by a 2.1 km2 man-made fire and compared them to 2 adjacent badgers unaffected by the fire. All badgers were equipped with radio-telemetry collars and generally located day and night for approximately 1 month pre-fire and 3 weeks post-fire. Three point triangulation locations were converted into a global information system database. Adaptive kernel analyses compared pre- and post-fire horizontal: home ranges (i.e. 95% utilization areas, UAs), core activity areas (50% UAs), movements, den and habitat use patterns. Mean (x) …

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Observations On The Use Of The Gnrh Vaccine Gonacon™ In Male White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus), G. Killian, D. Wagner, L. Miller Jan 2005

Observations On The Use Of The Gnrh Vaccine Gonacon™ In Male White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus), G. Killian, D. Wagner, L. Miller

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Observations made over an 11 year period during the development and evaluation of the GnRH vaccine GonaCon™ use in male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are summarized. Sexually mature bucks at the Penn State Deer Research Center were administered a single immunization of GonaCon™ in July. Some males were also given a second boost immunization in September. Compared to similar aged controls, testicular size for treated males was considerably reduced in the first and subsequent years of study, as were testosterone concentrations and sexual libido. During the first year, antler development was relatively normal leading to antler hardening, although …

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Wildlife Master Volunteers: A Multi-County Approach To Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Daniel Einarsen, Tom Mason, Deryl Waldren, Ray T. Sterner Jan 2005

Wildlife Master Volunteers: A Multi-County Approach To Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Daniel Einarsen, Tom Mason, Deryl Waldren, Ray T. Sterner

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

The Wildlife Master (WM) Program in Colorado was modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener volunteer program. In 10 highly populated suburban counties with large rural areas surrounding the Denver Metro Area, Colorado State University (CSU) Cooperative Extension Natural Resources agents train, supervise and manage these volunteers in the identification, referral, and resolution of wildlife damage issues. High quality, research-based training is provided by university faculty and other professionals in public health, animal damage control, wildlife management and animal behavior. Inquiries are responded to mainly via telephone. Calls by concerned residents are forwarded to WMs who provide general information about …

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Elk In Nebraska: Opportunity Or Another Private-Public Land Conundrum, Scott Hygnstrom, Michael Cover, Bruce Stillings, R. Daniel Crank, Justin Fischer, James W. Merchant, Seth Korte Jan 2005

Elk In Nebraska: Opportunity Or Another Private-Public Land Conundrum, Scott Hygnstrom, Michael Cover, Bruce Stillings, R. Daniel Crank, Justin Fischer, James W. Merchant, Seth Korte

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

We conducted a comprehensive research project on elk in the Pine Ridge region of northwestern Nebraska from 1995 to 2002 to determine ecological factors that could be used to improve management and reduce damage. The population ranged from 120 to 150 animals, with an average calf:cow ratio of 0.5:1 and bull:cow ratio of 0.4:1. We located 21 radio-collared female elk 6,311 times during 1995 to 1997. Seasonal home ranges of 2 herds were 10 and 44 km2, while average annual home ranges of the herds were much larger (483 and 440 km2, respectively). All wintering areas …

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Compressed Air, Wooden Clappers, And Other Non-Traditional Methods For Dispersing European Starlings From An Urban Roost, Randolph White, Richard Dolbeer, Craig Hicks Jan 2005

Compressed Air, Wooden Clappers, And Other Non-Traditional Methods For Dispersing European Starlings From An Urban Roost, Randolph White, Richard Dolbeer, Craig Hicks

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

During autumn 2003, several thousand European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) began roosting on exposed I-beams in a newly constructed, decorative glass canopy that covered the passenger pick-up area at the terminal building for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Ohio. The use of lethal control or conventional dispersal techniques, such as pyrotechnics and fire hoses, were not feasible in the airport terminal area. The design and aesthetics of the structure precluded the use of netting and other exclusion materials. In January 2004, an attempt was made to disperse the birds using recorded predator and distress calls broadcast from speakers installed in …

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Globalized Citizenship: Sovereignty, Security And Soul, Berta Esperanza Hernandez-Truyol Jan 2005

Globalized Citizenship: Sovereignty, Security And Soul, Berta Esperanza Hernandez-Truyol

Villanova Law Review (1956 - )

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2005 Church Order, Crcna Jan 2005

2005 Church Order, Crcna

Church Order and Its Supplements

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Concerning Continuation Of The Fire Suppression Program Of The Division Of Fire Safety., Colorado General Assembly Jan 2005

Concerning Continuation Of The Fire Suppression Program Of The Division Of Fire Safety., Colorado General Assembly

Session Laws 2001-Present

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Concerning The Regulation Of Medication Administration By Certified Nurse Aides, And Making An Appropriation In Connection Therewith., Colorado General Assembly Jan 2005

Concerning The Regulation Of Medication Administration By Certified Nurse Aides, And Making An Appropriation In Connection Therewith., Colorado General Assembly

Session Laws 2001-Present

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Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2005, Tennessee. Department Of Correction Jan 2005

Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2005, Tennessee. Department Of Correction

Annual Reports

This document is the annual report for the Tennessee Department of Correction during the fiscal year.

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Office Of Research -- Annual Report 2004-2005 Jan 2005

Office Of Research -- Annual Report 2004-2005

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

Contents

Science & Engineering
UNL heads Antarctic drilling project .2
Virology Center extends its reach .4
Bioengineers developing innovative hemophilia therapy .6
Lasers shine light on diamond film process .8
UNL hosts CMS Tier 2 site .10
Finding the key to plant sterility .11
Drought — Preparing for the inevitable .12
Water Initiative pours best minds into tough issues .13
Hydrogen-energy studies could relieve oil dependency .14
Fellowship funds hydrogen research .15
Working to save lives on the battlefield .16
Mentoring mathematicians to successful careers .17
Biomedical studies explore nutrition-health connection .18
Next generation transportation, surfaces and structures .19
Sloan …

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Fort Hancock, Texas Research Background, Sergio Pena , Daniel J. Quiñones, Juan Carlos Gomez Jan 2005

Fort Hancock, Texas Research Background, Sergio Pena , Daniel J. Quiñones, Juan Carlos Gomez

IPED Technical Reports

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Pharmacogenomics: Privacy In The Era Of Personalized Medicine, Berrie Rebecca Goldman Jan 2005

Pharmacogenomics: Privacy In The Era Of Personalized Medicine, Berrie Rebecca Goldman

Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property

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Exemplar, Spring/Summer 2005, Eastern Michigan University Jan 2005

Exemplar, Spring/Summer 2005, Eastern Michigan University

Alumni News: Eastern Magazine

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Undergraduate Symposium, 2005, College Of Arts & Sciences Jan 2005

Undergraduate Symposium, 2005, College Of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Symposium Programs

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Report Of The President 2005-2006, Indiana State University. Office Of The President; Benjamin, Lloyd W. Jan 2005

Report Of The President 2005-2006, Indiana State University. Office Of The President; Benjamin, Lloyd W.

Office of the President

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Finanical Report, 2004, Centerstate Transportation Development District Jan 2005

Finanical Report, 2004, Centerstate Transportation Development District

UMSLCAB - UMSL’s Political Science Millennial Era Saint Louis Local Curated Area Budgets

This resource is one among many in the UMSLCAB open dataset at IRL.UMSL.edu/CAB

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Approved Annual Budget, 2004, City Of Glendale Jan 2005

Approved Annual Budget, 2004, City Of Glendale

UMSLCAB - UMSL’s Political Science Millennial Era Saint Louis Local Curated Area Budgets

This resource is one among many in the UMSLCAB open dataset at IRL.UMSL.edu/CAB

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Annual Report 2005 Australian College Of Educators, Australian College Of Educators Jan 2005

Annual Report 2005 Australian College Of Educators, Australian College Of Educators

Australian College of Educators - National

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Parental Influence On Children's Ethnic Identity Among Chinese Americans, Yunus Sham'ah Md. Jan 2005

Parental Influence On Children's Ethnic Identity Among Chinese Americans, Yunus Sham'ah Md.

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the influence of Chinese American parents on their children's ethnic identity. Two research questions were designed to examine these relationships: Does the personal construct of Chinese American parents influence their children's ethnic identity and does the length of stay in the United States of Chinese American parents influence children's ethnic identity? Parental influence was identified as parents' ethnic behaviors, parents' ethnic values, parents' personal construct, and their length of stay in the United States. The 93 families who participated in this study were purposely selected from three Chinese language schools from a Midwestern city of the United …

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