Maine Moose hematologic and mineral values, 2014-2015

Abstract

Selenium acts as a vital antioxidant, and is known to be deficient in Maine soils. While Maine moose numbers are high, young moose are susceptible to parasites; nutritional deficits may contribute to these losses. One hundred... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Anne Lichtenwalner (University of Maine)
  2. Ann Bryant (University of Maine)
  3. Lee Kantar (Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife)

Topic Areas

Topics: Conservation/Sustainability , Topics: Parasites , Topics: Terrestrial Mammals

Session

WED-NAM1 » Contributed Papers: North American Mammal Conservation (08:00 - Wednesday, 3rd August, Acropolis)