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Harvest Demographics of Temperate-Breeding Canada Geese in South Dakota, 1967–1995

Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017
In South Dakota, breeding giant Canada geese (Branta canadensis maxima) have increased substantially, and harvest management strategies have been implemented to maximize hunting opportunity (e.g., special early-September seasons) on local, as well as ...
Jeffrey S. Gleason, Jonathan A. Jenks, David E. Naugle, Paul W. Mammenga, Spencer J. Vaa, Jennifer M. Pritchett   +5 more
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A 14-bp insertion in endothelin receptor B-like (EDNRB2) is associated with white plumage in Chinese geese

BMC Genomics, 2020
Background Gang goose is a native species with gray plumage in Sichuan, China. As a result of overhunting, the number of gray Gang geese has decreased dramatically. To keep the species from extinction, conservation work for Gang geese was undertaken.
Yang Xi, Lei Wang, Hehe Liu, Shengchao Ma, Yanying Li, Liang Li, Jiwen Wang, Han Chunchun, Lili Bai, Ahsan Mustafa, Hua He   +10 more
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Foraging Preferences of Captive Canada Geese Related to Turfgrass Mixtures

Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017
Overabundant populations of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) cause economic and safety concerns associated with collisions with civil and military aircraft.
Brian E. Washburn, Scott C. Barras, Thomas W. Seamans   +2 more
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From variability to stability: Sensitivity of network properties in IBD human gut microbiome studies

Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal
Background: The gut microbiome’s role in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is well-established, but capturing its complexity is challenging. Network analysis offers a valuable approach, but selecting suitable measures is crucial.
Theresa Geese, Astrid Dempfle
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Socioeconomic features of geese rearing in randomly chosen local government areas of Oyo State in Southwest Region of Nigeria in Africa

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This research documented comprehensive information on the socio-economic characteristics of geese rearing in Oyo State of Nigeria in Africa. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study.
Ewuola Emmanuel Olubisi, Akinbolagbe Oluwafemi Odunayo, Akinbola Elizabeth Toluwani   +2 more
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Enterprise characteristics of geese farming in selected areas of Oyo state in the tropical region of Nigeria

Indian Journal of Animal Sciences
Geese enterprise in most tropical countries is still at the rudimentary stage. Yet, if produced on a large scale, geese production could bring maximum profit.
EWUOLA EMMANUEL OLUBISI, AKINBOLAGBE OLUWAFEMI ODUNAYO, AKINBOLA ELIZABETH TOLUWANI   +2 more
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Comparison of body size and reproductive hormones in high- and low-yielding Wulong geese

Poultry Science, 2022
: Wulong geese are renowned for their egg-laying and reproductive abilities. This work investigated the potential of using body size traits in the selection and breeding of high-yielding Wulong geese.
Jingjing Liu, Demin Zhang, Zhenwei Zhang, Wenqiong Chai, Jiqing Zhang, Mengmeng Li, Yun Wang, Shuer Zhang, Mingxia Zhu   +8 more
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Movements and Habitat Use by Temperate-Nesting Canada Geese During the Postbreeding Period in Southern Québec

Avian Conservation and Ecology, 2013
Individual behavior that reduces vulnerability to predation can affect population dynamics of animals. Temperate-nesting Canada Geese (Branta canadensis maxima) have increased steadily throughout the Atlantic flyway and have become a nuisance in some ...
Matthieu Beaumont, Jean Rodrigue, Jean-François Giroux   +2 more
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Contribution of both positive selection and relaxation of selective constraints to degeneration of flyability during geese domestication.

PLoS ONE, 2017
Flyability is the most discrepant trait between modern-day geese and their wild ancestors, and the degeneration of flyability is a key marker of the successful domestication of wild geese.
Ye Wang, Yaodong Hu, Daqian He, Shiyi Chen, Siming Li, Dan Lan, Peng Ren, Zhenping Lin, Yiping Liu   +8 more
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Home ranges and movements of resident graylag geese (Anser anser) in breeding and winter habitats in Bavaria, South Germany. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2018
In several countries in northwestern Europe, the number of resident greylag geese (Anser anser) has increased by up to 20% a year over the last few decades. The increasing numbers of geese are causing problems in tourism and agriculture.
Anke Kleinhenz, Andreas Koenig
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