Microbiology
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Microbiological Study of Wild Turkeys
Wild and domestic turkeys are susceptible to a number of infectious diseases. Over the last thirty years repopulation of wild turkeys in Maine has put these animals in close contact with hunters, livestock, and agricultural workers. Wild birds can carry a range of microbial agents that may contribute to the dissemination of pathogens that are harmful for livestock and human health. […]
Population Genetics
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Problems
Numerous studies have examined population structure of wild turkeys across parts of their range (Leberg 1991, Boone and Rhodes 1996, Krakauer 2005, Latch and Rhodes 2005, Mock et al. 2002, 2004, & 2009), however the current genetic structure of the Maine turkey population is unclear given the two separate reintroductions in the 1970’s and 1980’s, on-going in-state trap & transfer activities, and rapid population growth over the past four decades. […]