Turkey poult, hatched from an unfertilized egg at the Agricultural Research Center at Beltsville, Md.

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Title:
Turkey poult, hatched from an unfertilized egg at the Agricultural Research Center at Beltsville, Md.
Description:
Transcribed from back: United States Department of Agriculture Office of Information. Dr. Marlow V. Olsen, poultry scientist of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, feeds a turkey poult, hatched from an unfertilized egg at the Agricultural Research Center at Beltsville, Md. The poult is the first of know parthenogenetic origin to hatch and live more than a few hours. Dr. Olsen is one of 9 American scientists who recently received the Borden award of $1,000 and a gold medal. His award cites his achievements in investigation of parthenogenesis and other aspects of poultry fertility. N-17362. Please credit USDA photo.
Topics:
Agriculture
Community and Extension
Subjects:
Animal science
Reproduction, Asexual
Turkeys
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Item identifier:
ua023_007-003-bx0007-010-023
Photographer:
United States. Department of Agriculture more info on United States. Department of Agriculture 
Created Date:
circa to
Names:
Agricultural Research Center (Beltsville, Md.) more info on Agricultural Research Center (Beltsville, Md.) 
Location:
Beltsville (Md.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs