Effect of feeding level on elk weights and reproductive success at the National Elk Refuge.
Authors(s): J. L. Oldemeyer, R. L. Robbins and B. L. Smith
Publication: Proceedings of the Western States and Provinces Elk Workshop.
Publisher: California Fish and Game Department
Publication Date: 0000-00-00
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Location: Eureka California
Abstract: Studies conducted from 1976-1982 to test several ration levels of pelleted hay and determine weight dynamics and reproductive performance of elk on each ration. This work also established that brucellosis reduces potential reproductive output of elk on the NER by about 7%.
Keywords: National Elk Refuge, Jackson Hole, Teton County, animal, mammal, ungulate, elk , wapiti, Cervidae, Cervus elaphus, food, forage, feeding, population, winter food supplementation, management, disease, brucellosis
| BIBLIOGRAPHY ID | 1548 |
| REF TYPE | Conference Proceedings |
| AUTHORS | J. L. Oldemeyer, R. L. Robbins and B. L. Smith |
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| PUB TITLE1 | Proceedings of the Western States and Provinces Elk Workshop. |
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| DOC TITLE | Effect of feeding level on elk weights and reproductive success at the National Elk Refuge. |
| PAGE DESC | 64-8 |
| LOCATION | Eureka California |
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| KEYWORDS | National Elk Refuge, Jackson Hole, Teton County, animal, mammal, ungulate, elk , wapiti, Cervidae, Cervus elaphus, food, forage, feeding, population, winter food supplementation, management, disease, brucellosis |
| ABSTRACT | Studies conducted from 1976-1982 to test several ration levels of pelleted hay and determine weight dynamics and reproductive performance of elk on each ration. This work also established that brucellosis reduces potential reproductive output of elk on the NER by about 7%. |
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