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Keratin Extraction from Wool and Feathers Using Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents
Proceedings, 2019 The wool of Țurcana sheep, the Romanian national breed, has not been fully investigated and [...]
Eliza-Gabriela Mihăilă +6 more
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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 Marine predators recovering from historic, commercial, over-harvesting can create conservation challenges when they prey on vulnerable species. Pinniped predation of seabirds presents one such challenge and identifying the source colonies experiencing ...
Sarah-Lena Reinhold +7 more
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The Function of Feathers in Tree Swallow Nests: Insulation or Ectoparasite Barrier? [PDF]
, 2009 Altricial young face two significant energetic challenges in the nest: thermoregulation and stress caused by ectoparasites. Ectoparasites feed on blood of nestlings and serve as vectors for bacterial and viral infections.
Hannon, S., Stephenson, S., Proctor, H.
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Animals, 2021 The impact of physiological stress on the metabolomes of liver, kidney, and breast muscle was investigated in chickens. To incite a stress response, birds were continuously administered corticosterone (CORT) in their drinking water at three doses (0, 10,
Catherine L. J. Brown +3 more
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Soil Systems, 2023 Wetlands are dynamic ecosystems that provide feeding and nesting grounds for diverse species of waterbirds. The quality of wetland habitat may have an impact on the density, diversity, and species richness of waterbirds.
Jeganathan Pandiyan +5 more
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A forensic approach to understanding habitat use from stable isotope analysis of (avian) claw material [PDF]
, 2003 1. The potential of using stable isotope signatures of avian claws in order to infer diet and habitat use was investigated. 2. Highly significant relationships observed between stable carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios (<sup>13</sup>C, &
Bearhop, S. +11 more
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Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1) Replication in Feathers of Domestic Waterfowl
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2008 We examined feathers of domestic ducks and geese inoculated with 2 different avian influenza virus (H5N1) genotypes. Together with virus isolation from the skin, the detection of viral antigens and ultrastructural observation of the virions in the ...
Yu Yamamoto +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Advanced ink systems for solution‐processed textile triboelectric nanogenerators are systematically summarized, spanning conductive, tribo‐negative, and tribo‐positive layers. By connecting ink chemistry, deposition methods, and device function, the present review reveals the key governing principles of solution development and highlights practical ...
Xinlong Sun, Stephen Beeby
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Microorganisms, 2020 Herpesvirus of turkey (HVT) is commonly used as a vaccine to protect chickens against Marek’s disease. Following vaccination, HVT infects feathers where it can be detected in all chicken lines examined. Unlike the parental Brown line (BL), Smyth line (SL)
Gisela F. Erf +3 more
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The first case of bilateral gynandromorphic plumage type in the bearded reedling Panurus biarmicus
The European Zoological Journal, 2023 Bilateral gynandromorphism is a condition in which an individual has both male and female phenotypes distributed symmetrically on the body. We describe the first case of a likely gynandromorphic bearded tit, which was trapped in Poland.
J. Stępniewski, A. Surmacki
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