Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

A magnesium-driven hypothesis of Dall sheep mineral lick use: Preliminary tests and management relevance

  • Reference: Heimer, W. E. 1988. A magnesium-driven hypothesis of Dall sheep mineral lick use: Preliminary tests and management relevance. Pages 269-279 [In] W. M. Samuel, editor. Proceedings of the sixth biennial symposium of the Northern Wild Sheep and Goat Council, 11-15 April 1988, Banff, Alberta.
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Wayne E. Heimer
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  • GMUs or Areas: 20
  • Keywords: Dall sheep, Ovis dalli, mineral licks, magnesium, Interior Alaska
  • Link: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/magnesium_driven_hypothesis_dall_sheep_1988_heimer.pdf (PDF)
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  • Primary Authors: Wayne E. Heimer
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska
  • Species: Dall Sheep
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: A magnesium-driven hypothesis of Dall sheep mineral lick use: Preliminary tests and management relevance
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research, Behavioral Ecology, Diet
  • Year: 1988

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