Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
1976
Thesis Director
Richard D. Andrews
Abstract
Blood smears, from 152 wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) killed during hunting seasons in southern Illinois, were examined for blood parasites. Haemoproteus meleagridis infected 34% of the 83 adult and 19% of the 69 immature turkeys. Of the infected birds, 54% had one or two infected cells per 5000 erythrocytes and 78% had one to five. Infection rates were significantly higher in counties along the Mississippi River than in Pope County, located about 40 miles east of the river. Other parasites specifically searched for but not found were Leucocytozoon, Plasmodium, Trypanosoma and microfilaria.
Recommended Citation
Guenthner, Ulrike G., "Blood Parasites of Illinois Wild Turkeys" (1976). Masters Theses. 3448.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/3448
