Tuberculosis in salmonoid fishes was first observed in the 1952 run of fall chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) returning to the Bonneville Hatchery of the Oregon Fish Commission. In the studies reported here, tuberculosis was found not only in adult spring chinook but in silver salmon (0. kisutch), blueback salmon (0....
Results of studies beginning in 1947 on the biology of the Dungeness crab (Cancer magister) in Oregon coastal waters are reported. A review is made of the history of the fishery with regard to trend of the catch by magnitude, area, and season; the development and conduct of the fishery...
This bulletin provides a brief description of 8 different clams most commonly harvested in Oregon, delineating average depth and distribution as well as common harvesting techniques for each clam. The bulletin also describes the bays and rivers affected by tidal action, and their clam beds.
This summary of the 1958 inspection of the T. J. Starker Post Farm is issued as a supplement to the detailed Progress Report 11, October 1957. Complete Progress reports to be issued at intervals of 2-5 years will describe post series mentioned here and will summarize previous work.
A major objection to lumber shipped green is that it may be damaged by wood-attacking fungi, either in transit or soon after it is put into use. The chance for such damage can be greatly decreased by dipping the lumber in a toxic solution at the sawmill.
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