Dr. Aaron N. Moen, Ph.D.

Professor emeritus Cornell University

The Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants

The Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants is a 7 part book series that summarizes what was known about wild ruminants through the 1980’s. The book series includes results of literature searches on each topic in the books. Each page in the book is reproduced below.

 

Introduction

Introduction to Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants (489 KB PDF)

Part I. Physical, Chemical, and Genetic Characteristics of Wild Ruminants

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Introduction to Part I (311 KB PDF)

Chapter 1. Physical Characteristics

Chapter 2. Organs, Glands, Chemical Composition, and Genetic Characteristics

Part II. Behavior of Wild Ruminants

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Introduction to Part II (418 KB PDF)

Chapter 3. Senses, Communications, and the Use of Space

Chapter 4. Activities and Patterns

Chapter 5. Interactions Within and Between Species

Part III. The Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

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Introduction to Part III (250 KB PDF)

Chapter 6. Systems Physiology

Chapter 7. Energy Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Chapter 8. Protein Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Chapter 9. Mineral, Water, and Vitamin Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Chapter 10. Factors Affecting the Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants

Part IV. Forage Characteristics and Range Relationships of Wild Ruminants

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Introduction to Part IV (208 KB PDF)

Chapter 11. Forage Characteristics and the Digestibility of Plant Tissue

Chapter 12. Forage Consumption by Wild Ruminants

Chapter 13. Primary Production and Forage for Wild Ruminants

Part V. Meteorology and Thermal Relationships of Wild Ruminants

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Introduction to Part V (228 KB PDF)

Chapter 14. Meteorology and Thermal Characteristics of the Range

Chapter 15. Thermal Characteristics and Basic Heat Transfer

Chapter 16. Thermal Energy Balance Calculations

Chapter 17. Range Appraisals and Evaluations of Animal Responses

Part VI. Populations and the Concept of Carrying Capacity

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Introduction to Part VI (244 KB PDF)

Chapter 18. Population Estimates and Structures

Chapter 19. Population Rates and Predictions

Chapter 20. Calculations of Carrying Capacity

Part VII. The Management of Wild Ruminants

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Introduction to Part VII (276 KB PDF)

Chapter 21. Management of Wild Ruminant Habitats

Chapter 22. Biologically-Based Species Management

Chapter 23. Improper Range Use

Chapter 24. Sociological and Economic Considerations

Chapter 25. Research Needs