Diseases among elk of the Yellowstone Ecosystem, U.S.A.
Authors(s): B. L. Smith and T. Roffe
Publication: Third International Wildlife Ranching Symposium
Publisher: Center for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria Press
Publication Date: 0000-00-00
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Location: Pretoria South Africa
Abstract: A review of disease among elk of the Yellowstone Ecosystem during the 20th century. Scabies, septicemic pasteurellosis, and brucellosis are highlighted and their epidemiology and prevalence are related to artificial concentration of elk.
Keywords: National Elk Refuge, Jackson Hole, Teton County, animal, mammal, ungulate, elk , wapiti, Cervidae, Cervus elaphus, disease, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, scabies, habitat, winter food supplementation, management, food, forage, feeding
| BIBLIOGRAPHY ID | 1560 |
| REF TYPE | Conference Proceedings |
| AUTHORS | B. L. Smith and T. Roffe |
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| PUB TITLE1 | Third International Wildlife Ranching Symposium |
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| DOC TITLE | Diseases among elk of the Yellowstone Ecosystem, U.S.A. |
| PAGE DESC | 162-6 |
| LOCATION | Pretoria South Africa |
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| KEYWORDS | National Elk Refuge, Jackson Hole, Teton County, animal, mammal, ungulate, elk , wapiti, Cervidae, Cervus elaphus, disease, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, scabies, habitat, winter food supplementation, management, food, forage, feeding |
| ABSTRACT | A review of disease among elk of the Yellowstone Ecosystem during the 20th century. Scabies, septicemic pasteurellosis, and brucellosis are highlighted and their epidemiology and prevalence are related to artificial concentration of elk. |
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