EP:243 | The Degradation of Wild Mallard Genetics

On this week’s podcast Dr. Phillip Lavretsky of UTEP and Dr. Brian Davis of Miss State University join us to explain the frightening scenario of the degradation of wild mallard genetics. Released “game farm” mallards were previously thought to not survive the winters, and certainly weren’t thought to be breeding with wild ducks. Turns out that’s not true as they are having an increasing genetic influence on the Atlantic flyway mallards and the phenomenon is moving west. All we have to do is look to Europe to see what could play out. This alarming story plus new information that Dr. Lavretsky explains has everyone worried about the future of our beloved greenheads. If you love wildlife, especially ducks, you’re going to want to pay attention to this one and share it. Listen and Learn.
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[@JudeIvyOutdoors]

Really eye opening episode, sounds like another great conservation story in the making. Great episode and definately need to have these guys on again!

[@rickhill2618]

Incredibly interesting and alarming. A huge red flag went up for me that we are beginning to breed deer that are more resistant to CWD and release them into the wild. We don't know what other diseases these "hybrids" may be more susceptible to than our current wild population. We may be creating a greater problem in the future for our deer herd.