Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Ruminal fermentation and fill change with season in an Arctic grazer: Responses to hyperphagia and hypophagia in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus)

• Reference: Barboza, P. S., T. C Peltier, and R. J. Forster. 2006. Ruminal fermentation and fill change with season in an Arctic grazer: Responses to hyperphagia and hypophagia in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus). Physiological & Biochemical Zoology 79(3):497-513. https://doi.org/10.1086/501058
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Perry S. Barboza, Robert J. Forster, Tim C. Peltier
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• Keywords: muskox, Ovibos moschatus, rumen protein degradability, low-quality forage, body size, supplementation frequency, food intake, feed instake, digestion, diet
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1086/501058 (Offsite)
• Partners: National Science Foundation, Alaska Science and Technology Foundation
• Primary Authors: Perry S. Barboza
• Programs: Wildlife Research
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
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• Species: Muskox
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
• Title: Ruminal fermentation and fill change with season in an Arctic grazer: Responses to hyperphagia and hypophagia in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus)
• Topics: Research, Physiology, Diet
• Year: 2006

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