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Birds as hosts of immature ixodid ticks in Free State Province, South Africa

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2006
The objective of this study was to determine the species spectrum of ixodid ticks infesting birds in Free State Province, South Africa. To this end a large number of birds belonging to several species were examined for ticks and a total of 180 birds ...
D.J. Van Niekerk, L.J. Fourie, I.G. Horak   +2 more
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EVALUATION OF GENETIC SIMILARITY BETWEEN WHITE AND GREY VARIETIES OF GUINEA FOWL (NUMIDA MELEAGRIS) [PDF]

Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2012
The aim of the study was to determine DNA polymorphism between and within white and grey varieties of guinea fowl. At the end of 12 weeks of age, blood was sampled from 13 white and 16 grey guinea fowl, and DNA was isolated.
Małgorzata BAWEJ, DARIUSZ KOKOSZYŃSKI, ZENON BERNACKI   +2 more
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Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges in the Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo: Insights From Ethnozoological Surveys

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.
The present study analyzes wildlife species use indices and a vulnerability in the Aledjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo. The Importance Value‐in‐use Index (IVIUsp) indicates that the most valued species are the patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas), the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), and the green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis).
Wiyaou Borozi, Wouyo Atakpama, Delagnon Assou, Armand Kuyema Natta   +3 more
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Sex-related variation in morphology of helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) from the Riemland of the northeastern Free State, South Africa [PDF]

, 2016
In the hope of developing a relatively simple, nondestructive way of sexing adult helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris), sexual differences in body mass and in the size of head adornments of adult helmeted guineafowl sampled during the winter months in ...
Harley, V, Crowe, T, Prinsloo, HC, Reilly, BK   +3 more
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Histological Study of the Larynxinindigenous male WestAfrican guinea fowl (Numidameleagrisgaleata)In AL-Najaf province

Kufa Journal for Veterinary Medical Sciences, 2014
Microscopic investigation of the larynx in Indigenous Male West African guinea fowl (Numida meleagris galeata) In AL-Najaf province, the mean live weight was (1750 g ± 50 gm) our need to have a base line data on the respiratory system of this abundant ...
Morteta H Mohamed AL-Medhtiy
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Unruffling the global feather trade: a comparative analysis of CITES and LEMIS records of feathers and bird skins

Wildlife Biology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, January 2026.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, bird feathers (class: Aves) were harvested from wild populations and sold globally in enormous quantities to meet the rising demand of the fashion industry. Although many laws now prevent similar widescale harvest, there is a paucity of studies on the trade that has continued to occur since the 20th century.
Jasmin Broadbridge, Freyja Watters, Phillip Cassey   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Age- and sex-based variation in helminth infection of helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris) with comments on Swainson's spurfowl (Pternistis swainsonii) and Orange River francolin (Scleroptila levaillantoides) [PDF]

, 2016
Gastrointestinal tracts from 48 helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris), five Swainson's spurfowl (Pternistis swainsonii) and a single Orange River francolin (Scleroptila levaillantoides) were examined for helminth parasites.
Junker, Kerstin, Crowe, Timothy M, Boomker, Joop, Davies, Owen R, Jansen, Raymond   +4 more
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Formation, preservation, and interpretation of dinosaur tracks

Palaeontology, Volume 69, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
Abstract The fossilized tracks of dinosaurs were first reported in the scientific literature in 1836, not long after Buckland's discovery of Megalosaurus. Tracks record aspects of dinosaur locomotion, diversity, and ecology. To recover this information from a track requires an understanding of the track forming process.
Peter L. Falkingham, Stephen M. Gatesy
wiley   +1 more source

EFFECT OF AGE AND SEX ON SLAUGHTER VALUE OF GUINEA FOWL ( NUMIDA MELEAGRIS) [PDF]

Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2011
The effects of age and sex of guinea fowl on their dressing percentage, carcass composition, pH value, water holding capacity, colour and sensory properties of meat was determined.
DARIUSZ KOKOSZYŃSKI, ZENON BERNACKI, HENRYKA KORYTKOWSKA, Anna WILKANOWSKA, Karolina PIOTROWSKA   +4 more
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Candidíase em galinhas d’Angola (Numida meleagris).

Acta Scientiae Veterinariae
Background: Candidiasis is a fungal disease caused by yeast of the genus Candida, which affects various bird species. The most common infection method involves ingesting contaminated food or water; however, contaminated environments, such as the litter and facilities may also expose birds to Candida spp.
Heitor Dias Carneiro, Thomas Salles Dias, Daniele Soares Fialho, Elisabeth Rocha, Mariana Dias, Carlos Henrique Costa, Virginia Pereira, Dayse Abreu   +7 more
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