Simultaneous identification of multiple mammalian species from mixed forensic samples based on mtDNA control region length polymorphism

Molecular species identification in mixed or contaminated biological material has always been problematic. We developed a simple and accurate method for mammal DNA identification in mixtures, based on interspecific mitochondrial DNA control region length polymorphism. Contrary to other published methods dealing with species mixtures, our protocol requires a single universal primer pair and amplification step, and is not based on a pre-defined panel of species. This protocol has been routinely employed by our laboratory for species identification in dozens of human and animal forensic caseworks. Six representative forensic caseworks involving the specific identification of mixed animal samples are reported in this paper, in order to demonstrate the applicability and usefulness of the method.

Implementing Trail-Based Economic Development Programs, 2000

Planning for trails can be a confusing process. A tremendous level of coordination is needed simply to plan and construct trails. Once trails are in place, they present communities with a variety of economic development opportunities. This handbook outlines a variety of ways in which governments, businesses, chambers of commerce, tourism promoters, and individual citizens can help their communities develop and implement trail-based economic development programs.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2010, October 2011

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2011, October 2012

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2012, October 2013

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2013, December 2014

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2001, October 2002

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2002, September 2003

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2003, December 2004

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2004, October 2005

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2005, December 2006

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2006, December 2007

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2007, September 2008

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Trends in Iowa Wildlife Populations and Harvest 2008, September 2009

A report by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the trends of Iowa wildlife populations and harvest.

Water-oriented outdoor recreation, fish and wildlife : executive summary, 1978.

The information presented in this summary document has been based on the comprehensive,"Task Force Report on Water-Oriented Outdoor Recreation, Fish and Wildlife." The overriding principle the main task force report conveyed is that Iowa should not forsake the remaining water-oriented fish and wildlife resource base in the name of economic development.The reader should refer to the task force document for more detailed information.