Search Results - "Linz, George M."

Efficacy of European starling control to reduce Salmonella enterica contamination in a concentrated animal feeding operation in the Texas panhandle by Carlson, James C, Engeman, Richard M, Hyatt, Doreene R, Gilliland, Rickey L, DeLiberto, Thomas J, Clark, Larry, Bodenchuk, Michael J, Linz, George M

“…European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are an invasive bird species known to cause damage to plant and animal agriculture. New evidence suggests starlings may…”
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Modeling migratory nongame birds: a plea for data by Linz, George M.

“…In particular, (1) crop selection can change rapidly due to economics, (2) new crops can appear on the landscape (e.g., hemp), (3) cropping patterns are…”
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State of bird damage management by Linz, George M.

“…Over 100 scientists, managers, and industry representatives ranging in experience from master's students to retirees attended the 2020 Bird Damage Management…”
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SPERM COMPETITION SELECTS BEYOND RELATIVE TESTES SIZE IN BIRDS by Lüpold, Stefan, Linz, George M., Rivers, James W., Westneat, David F., Birkhead, Tim R.

“…Sperm morphology varies considerably across taxa, and postcopulatory sexual selection is thought to be one of the main forces responsible for this diversity…”
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Assessment of Bird-Management Strategies to Protect Sunflowers by Linz, George M, Homan, H. Jeffrey, Werner, Scott J, Hagy, Heath M, Bleier, William J

“…Even though avian damage to sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a worldwide economic issue, several of the current methods used to reduce sunflower damage were…”
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Sperm design and variation in the New World blackbirds (Icteridae) by Lüpold, Stefan, Linz, George M, Birkhead, Tim R

“…Post-copulatory sexual selection (PCSS) is thought to be one of the evolutionary forces responsible for the rapid and divergent evolution of sperm design…”
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Flight feather molt in Common Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) by Klug, Page E., Homan, H. Jeffrey, Peer, Brian D., Linz, George M.

“…We evaluated flight feather molt of Common Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) collected in North Dakota to determine differences by age and sex and to infer…”
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role of starlings in the spread of Salmonella within concentrated animal feeding operations by Carlson, James C., Franklin, Alan B., Hyatt, Doreene R., Pettit, Susan E., Linz, George M.

“…1. Characterizing and mitigating the disease risks associated with wildlife use of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) can reduce the spread of…”
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Comparisons between blackbird damage to corn and sunflower in North Dakota by Klosterman, Megan E., Linz, George M., Slowik, Anthony A., Homan, H. Jeffrey

“…For sunflower producers in North Dakota, blackbird (Icterinae) damage is a chronic problem costing millions of dollars annually. Sunflower damage surveys were…”
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Molecular characterization of Salmonella enterica isolates associated with starling–livestock interactions by Carlson, James C., Hyatt, Doreene R., Bentler, Kevin, Mangan, Anna M., Russell, Michael, Piaggio, Antoinette J., Linz, George M.

“…•We characterized XbaI-digested genomic DNA from Salmonella enterica using PFGE.•Indistinguishable S. enterica PFGE profiles were recovered across all sample…”
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SURVIVAL OF AVIAN CARCASSES AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF PREDATORS AND SCAVENGERS by Kostecke, Richard M, Linz, George M, Bleier, William J

“…Scavenging of carcasses may bias estimates of mortality following the use of pesticides. To assess carcass survival, we monitored bird carcasses in crop…”
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Mechanisms of antimicrobial resistant Salmonella enterica transmission associated with starling–livestock interactions by Carlson, James C., Hyatt, Doreene R., Ellis, Jeremy W., Pipkin, David R., Mangan, Anna M., Russell, Michael, Bolte, Denise S., Engeman, Richard M., DeLiberto, Thomas J., Linz, George M.

“…•We examine the ability of European starlings to mechanically move S. enterica.•Antimicrobial resistant S. enterica was isolated from the exterior of…”
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Land use and climate influences on waterbirds in the Prairie potholes by Forcey, Greg M., Thogmartin, Wayne E., Linz, George M., Bleier, William J., McKann, Patrick C.

“…Aim: We examined the influences of regional climate and land-use variables on mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), blue-winged teal (Anas discors), ruddy duck (Oxyura…”
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Flight Feather Molt in Yellow-Headed Blackbirds (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) in North Dakota by Twedt, Daniel J., Linz, George M.

“…Yellow-headed Blackbirds (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) in central North Dakota undergo prebasic molt or prejuvenile molt during late summer. Nestling…”
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Spatially explicit modeling of blackbird abundance in the Prairie Pothole Region by Forcey, Greg M., Thogmartin, Wayne E., Linz, George M., Mckann, Patrick C., Crimmins, Shawn M.

“…Knowledge of factors influencing animal abundance is important to wildlife biologists developing management plans. This is especially true for economically…”
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The role of a generalized ultraviolet cue for blackbird food selection by Werner, Scott J, Tupper, Shelagh K, Carlson, James C, Pettit, Susan E, Ellis, Jeremy W, Linz, George M

“…Abstract Birds utilize ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths for plumage signaling and sexual selection. Ultraviolet cues may also be used for the process of avian food…”
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Laboratory Efficacy of Chemical Repellents for Reducing Blackbird Damage in Rice and Sunflower Crops by Werner, Scott J, Linz, George M, Tupper, Shelagh K, Carlson, James C

“…Nonlethal alternatives are needed to manage blackbird (Icterids) damage to rice and sunflower production in the United States. We evaluated 4 registered…”
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Land use and climate affect Black Tern, Northern Harrier, and Marsh Wren abundance in the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States by Forcey, Greg M, Thogmartin, Wayne E, Linz, George M, McKann, Patrick C

“…Bird populations are influenced by many environmental factors at both large and small scales. Our study evaluated the influences of regional climate and…”
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Comparison of two models for estimating mortality from baitings with Compound DRC-1339 Concentrate avicide by Homan, H. Jeffrey, Stahl, Randal S., Linz, George M.

“…In the U.S., DRC-1339 baitings for blackbirds (Icteridae) are generally done under the pesticide label, Compound DRC-1339 Concentrate – Staging Areas. DRC-1339…”
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Laboratory efficacy of an anthraquinone-based repellent for reducing bird damage to ripening corn by Carlson, James C., Tupper, Shelagh K., Werner, Scott J., Pettit, Susan E., Santer, Michele M., Linz, George M.

“…Wildlife repellents provide a non-lethal alternative for managing agricultural impacts associated with wildlife depredation. To evaluate a potential bird…”
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