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Comparative Study on the Prevalence Rate of Helminth Infection in Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) and Brown Wild Pigeon (Spilopelia senegalensis) in Kano Metropolis

open access: yesUMYU Scientifica Journal
This study examined the incidence of endoparasitic helminths in domestic and wild pigeons in Kano State Metropolis.  A total of 144 pigeons (72 domestic and 72 wild) were examined for helminth parasites.
Zainab Nura Nabegu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

PREVALENCE OF TRICHOMONIASIS IN DOMESTIC AND WILD PIGEONS AND ITS EFFECTS ON HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS [PDF]

open access: yesPakistan Veterinary Journal, 2008
The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence of trichomoniasis and its effect on some blood parameters in pigeons. A total of 100 samples from the pigeons (50 wild and 50 domestic) were collected during the months of March and April 2005 ...
M. H. SALEEM, M. S. KHAN, A. S. CHAUDRY AND H. A. SAMAD
doaj  

Effects of Mannan Oligosaccharides and/or Bifidobacterium on Growth and Immunity in Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

open access: yesThe Journal of Poultry Science, 2020
The goal of this study was to evaluate the influences of mannan oligosaccharides (MOSs) and/or Bifidobacterium on the growth and immunity of pigeons over a 56-day period.
Bingjie Ge   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Suboptimal Choice Behaviour across Different Reinforcement Probabilities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Six adult roosters’ choice behaviour was investigated across a series of five experimental conditions and a series of replication of the same five experimental conditions. Stagner and Zentall (2010) found that pigeons prefer to choose an alternative with
Yang, Le
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Nocturnal neighbors: exploring residents' perceptions of urban wildlife related to animal traits identified by camera traps and literature

open access: yesWildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Wildlife in urban areas is often a source of conflict, yet relatively few efforts have been directed toward fostering coexistence in these human‐dominated landscapes. While previous research has focused on socio‐demographic factors influencing perceptions of wildlife, the role of specific animal traits in shaping acceptance remains underexplored.
Simon S. Moesch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metagenomic Insights into Pigeon Gut Microbiota Characteristics and Antibiotic-Resistant Genes

open access: yesBiology
Background: Antibiotics were extensively used in the pigeon breeding industry previously to promote growth and prevent disease, leading to the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) in gut microbes, which has become a major public health concern ...
Wei Dai   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of stimulant drugs on self-control choices in pigeons : determining behavioral mechanisms of drug action [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
The present study attempted to identify behavioral mechanisms of stimulant effects on “self-control” choices in pigeons. The experimental procedure required pigeons to respond on a single random interval (RI) 1 min schedule in order to choose between a ...
NC DOCKS at The University of North Carolina Wilmington   +1 more
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Concrete jungle to urban oasis: evaluating scale, vegetation cover, and aggregation of urban greenspaces on wildlife

open access: yesWildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Urban greenspaces are a haven for wildlife in densely populated cities. Wildlife use greenspaces for resource acquisition, shelter, and travel across urbanized landscapes. Greenspace metrics such as herbaceous or woody landcover, size, patchiness, and human land use influence species richness.
Adrianna J. Elihu, Janel L. Ortiz
wiley   +1 more source

Commiphora myrrha extract protects pigeons from Eimeria labbeana-like-triggered inflammatory dysregulation

open access: yesFrontiers in Immunology
BackgroundCoccidiosis, caused by Eimeria species, is a major enteric disease in birds, with Eimeria labbeana-like isolates frequently inducing severe intestinal lesions, diarrhea, and reduced weight gain in pigeons.
Rewaida Abdel-Gaber   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

[News Clip: Pigeons]

open access: yes, 1959
Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Tarrant county commissioners court discussing killing pigeons in Fort ...
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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