Effects of surgically implanted transmitters on reproduction and survival in mallards

ABSTRACT Abdominally implanted radiotransmitters have been widely used in studies of waterbird ecology; however, the longer handling times and invasiveness of surgical implantation raise important concerns about animal welfare and potential effects on data quality. Although it is difficult to assess...

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Main Authors: Jennifer L. Sheppard, Todd W. Arnold, Courtney L. Amundson, David Klee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-09-01
Series:Wildlife Society Bulletin
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.809
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