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Evaluating indices of nutritional condition for caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Which are the most valuable and why?

• Reference: Cook, R. C., J. A. Crouse, J. G. Cook, and T. R. Stephenson. 2021. Evaluating indices of nutritional condition for caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Which are the most valuable and why? Canadian Journal of Zoology 99:596–613. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2020-0149
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: John Cook, Rachel Cook, John A. Crouse, Thomas R. Stephenson
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• Keywords: body composition, body condition score, caribou, condition, fat index, kidney fat, marrow fat, morphometric measurements, nutrition, Rangifer tarandus, ultrasound.
• Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2020-0149 (Offsite)
• Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program
• Primary Authors: Rachel Cook
• Programs: Wildlife Research, Kenai Moose Research Center
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
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• Species: Caribou
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
• Title: Evaluating indices of nutritional condition for caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Which are the most valuable and why?
• Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Habitat, Research, Physiology, Diet
• Year: 2021

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