Tracking the True Tale of Turkeys
Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
Farmed Animals | Wildlife and Exotics | Factory Farming
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Short Description:
Research from University's School of Archaeology and Ancient History student Brooklynne Fothergill documents the history of the turkey, which cites the turkey's original use as a source of feathers and as a symbol by the indigenous peoples of North America.
Abstract:
By interpreting signs of disease in turkey bones from archeological sites and archival sources, Leicester University student Brooklynne Fothergill studied turkeys from circa 750 to 1750, identifying long-term patterns of disease and injury and animal husbandry practices employed over this thousand-year period.
The research study found that the domesticated turkey was not always used for meat, but it was originally domesticated as a source of feathers. It was also symbolic to the native people of North America.
Spot Check Number:
1406
Sponsor:
University of Leicester - School of Archaeology and Ancient History
Animal Type:
Poultry
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Literature Review
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
Not Applicable
Population Descriptors:
Turkeys
Year Conducted:
2010
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