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Comparative study of gut microbiota on fat deposition in European meat pigeons and Yuzhong pigeons [PDF]
PeerJThe rate of fat deposition is a critical indicator for assessing the quality of roast squab. Fat deposition in meat pigeons is closely related to their intestinal flora. However, few studies have examined the relationship between gut microbiota structure
Zhen Zhang +8 more
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Spatio-temporal use of the urban habitat by feral pigeons (Columba livia) [PDF]
, 2005 Despite the large number of feral pigeons and their proximity to humans, their use of the urban habitat is not entirely understood. Previous studies have given various results about the home range of feral pigeons and their temporal activity patterns ...
Rose, Eva
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Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2020 Formaldehyde (FA), a ubiquitous environmental pollutant, has long been suspected to possess reproductive toxicity. Here, we investigated the histopathological alteration of male gonads following exposure to FA-contaminated feed (40% aqueous solution of ...
Mohammad Rabiul Karim +4 more
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Feeding trial evaluation of supplemental sodium and calcium use by pigeons
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2023 The Pacific Coast band‐tailed pigeon's (Patagioenas fasciata monilis) conspicuous and well documented use of supplemental minerals has allowed wildlife managers to conduct counts of pigeons at sites with minerals to index their abundance; but despite at ...
Todd A. Sanders
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A Comparative Study of Parasitic Infections in Domestic and Wild Pigeons in Iraq [PDF]
Archives of Razi Institute, 2022 Parasitic infections in pigeons are very important due to their adaptability to different environmental conditions, as well as their relationship with human society.
Y Dakheel Kremsh Alasadiy +2 more
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Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 2003 Pigeons classified a display of illuminated pixels on a touchscreen as sparse or dense. Correct responses were reinforced with six food pellets; incorrect responses were unreinforced. On some trials an uncertain response option was available. Pecking it was always reinforced with an intermediate number of pellets.
Leslie M, Sole +2 more
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 The avian influenza virus (AIV) impacts poultry production, food security, livelihoods, and the risk of transmission to humans. Poultry, like pigeons and quail farming, is a growing sector in Bangladesh.
Ariful Islam +11 more
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On the biology and epidemiology of the feral pigeon (Columba livia) [PDF]
, 2013 Feral pigeons (Columba livia, Gmelin 1789) are among the most abundant vertebrates in the urban environment of almost every city in the world. Close contacts to humans bear the risk of transmission of zoonotic pathogens and parasites.
Geigenfeind, Ila
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Categories, concepts, and calls : auditory perceptual mechanisms and cognitive abilities across different types of birds. [PDF]
, 2013 Although involving different animals, preparations, and objectives, our laboratories (Sturdy's and Cook's) are mutually interested in category perception and concept formation.
Hoeschele, Marisa +10 more
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Communicative & Integrative Biology, 2010 The brain of homing pigeons seems to be functionally adapted to homing with e.g. larger hippocampi and olfactory bulbs. Furthermore, functional lateralization occurs as well in homing pigeons.
Julia Mehlhorn, Gerd Rehkämper
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