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Rumination of different-sized particles in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) and moose (Alces alces) on grass and browse diets, and implications for rumination in different ruminant feeding types

  • Reference: Lauper, M., I. Lechner, P. S. Barboza, W. B. Collins, J. Hummel, D. Codron, and M. Clauss. 2013. Rumination of different-sized particles in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) and moose (Alces alces) on grass and browse diets, and implications for rumination in different ruminant feeding types. Mammalian Biology 78(2):142–152. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.mambio.2012.06.001
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Perry S. Barboza, Marcus Clauss, Daryl Codron, William B. Collins, Jurgen Hummel, Murielle Lauper, Isabel Lechner
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  • Keywords: Rumen, Stratification, Digesta retention, Grazer, Browser, Activity budget, moose, Alces alces, muskox, Ovibos moschatus
  • Link: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.mambio.2012.06.001 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Perry S. Barboza
  • Programs: Wildlife Health, Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Moose, Muskox
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Rumination of different-sized particles in muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) and moose (Alces alces) on grass and browse diets, and implications for rumination in different ruminant feeding types
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research, Diet
  • Year: 2013

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