A large literature exists on population dynamics of ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) in North America, but there has not been an attempt to formulate a matrix model nor a sensitivity analysis of the relationships between vital rates and population finite growth rate (k) that can be used to guide management. We summarized demographic data available from a 5-year field study in Iowa, US...

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) fields may provide good habitat for nesting and broodrearing ring-necked pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) during early stages of succession. But, the success of hens in early successional CRP, relative to late successional CRP and other grassland habitats, has yet to be evaluated. The reproductive period is especially critical for populations of pheasants, and ...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Previous studies on tick-borne pathogens in the avian population have focused mainly on the detection of the agents in ticks collected from birds, but data about the presence of tick-borne bacteria in these animals are scant. The aim of the presented study was to verify the exposure to some zoonotic tick-borne bacteria, in particular, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrel...

There are significant negative effects of exposure to spent lead ammunition on wildlife and human health. A joint statement was issued by nine UK shooting rural organisations 24th February 2020 intended encourage a voluntary transition non-lead shotgun within five years “in consideration wildlife, the environment ensure market for healthiest game products”. We dissected carcasses wild-shot comm...

Even though Nepal has several wild pheasant species, captive rearing for human consumption is a relatively new farming practice in Nepal. Pheasant growing among Nepalese farmers. However, farmers lack understanding and background management techniques associated diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution, location, status, disease characteristics commercial Kathmand...