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Moose Health in North America- Current Research

Recent Publications on Moose Health & Mortality, 2015-2020

Updated May 2020

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General Review Articles

A review of parasites and disease impacting moose in North America

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DeCesare, N. J., Newby, J. R., & Ramsey, J. M. (2015). A Review of Parasites and Disease Impacting Moose in North America. Intermountain Journal of Sciences21(1-4), 62-62.

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The status and management of moose in North America-circa 2015

Citation:

Timmermann, H. R., & Rodgers, A. R. (2017). The status and management of moose in North America-circa 2015. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose53, 1-22.

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Winter Ticks

Cornell Wildlife Health Lab Winter Tick Fact Sheet

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Fecundity and summer calf survival of moose during 3 successive years of winter tick epizootics

Citation:

Jones, H., Pekins, P. J., Kantar, L. E., O’Neil, M., & Ellingwood, D. (2017). Fecundity and summer calf survival of moose during 3 successive years of winter tick epizootics. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose53, 85-98.

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Mortality assessment of moose (Alces alces) calves during successive years of winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) epizootics in New Hampshire and Maine (USA)

Citation:

Jones, H., Pekins, P., Kantar, L., Sidor, I., Ellingwood, D., Lichtenwalner, A., & O’Neal, M. (2019). Mortality assessment of moose (Alces alces) calves during successive years of winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) epizootics in New Hampshire and Maine (USA). Canadian Journal of Zoology97(1), 22-30.

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Internal gross pathology of moose experimentally infested with winter ticks

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Addison, E. M., & McLaughlin, R. F. (2019). INTERNAL GROSS PATHOLOGY OF MOOSE EXPERIMENTALLY INFESTED WITH WINTER TICKS. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose55, 37-41.

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Using agent-based models to inform the dynamics of winter tick parasitism of moose

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Healy, C., Pekins, P. J., Atallah, S., & Congalton, R. G. (2020). Using agent-based models to inform the dynamics of winter tick parasitism of moose. Ecological Complexity41, 100813.

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Effects of winter ticks and internal parasites on moose survival and fecundity in Vermont, USA

Citation:

DeBow, Jacob Richard, “Effects of Winter Ticks And Internal Parasites On Moose Survival And Fecundity In Vermont, USA” (2020). Graduate College Dissertations and Theses. 1196.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/graddis/119

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Potential vertical transmission of winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) from moose (Alces americanus) dams to neonates

Citation:

Severud, W. J., & DelGiudice, G. D. (2016). Potential vertical transmission of winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) from moose (Alces americanus) dams to neonates. Journal of Wildlife Diseases52(1), 186-188.

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Grooming and rubbing behavior by moose experimentally infested with winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus)

Citation:

Addison, E. M., Fraser, D. J., & McLaughlin, R. F. (2019). GROOMING AND RUBBING BEHAVIOR BY MOOSE EXPERIMENTALLY INFESTED WITH WINTER TICKS (DERMACENTOR ALBIPICTUS). Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose55, 23-35.

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Selective habitat use by moose during critical periods in the winter tick life cycle

Citation:

Healy, C., Pekins, P. J., Kantar, L., Congalton, R. G., & Atallah, S. (2018). Selective habitat use by moose during critical periods in the winter tick life cycle. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose54, 85-100.

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Tick development on sexually-active bull moose is more advanced compared to that of cow moose in the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus

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Yoder, J. A., Pekins, P. J., Dobrotka, C. J., Fisher, K. A., Kantar, L., McLellan, S., … & Klompen, H. (2019). Tick development on sexually-active bull moose is more advanced compared to that of cow moose in the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus. International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife9, 56-59.

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Assessing the relationships of winter ticks, weather and a declining moose population in northern New Hampshire

Citation:

Powers, Brent Illig, “Assessing the Relationships of Winter Ticks, Weather and a Declining Moose Population in Northern New Hampshire” (2019). Master’s Theses and Capstones. 1330.
https://scholars.unh.edu/thesis/1330

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Assessing age structure, winter ticks and nutritional condition as potential drivers of fecundity in Montana moose

Citation:

Newby, J. R., DeCesare, N. J., & Gude, J. A. (2016). Assessing Age Structure, Winter Ticks and Nutritional Condition as Potential Drivers of Fecundity in Montana Moose. Intermountain Journal of Sciences22(4), 110-111.

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Using snow urine samples to assess the impact of winter ticks on moose calf condition and survival

Citation

Ellingwood, D., Pekins, P. J., & Jones, H. (2019). Using snow urine samples to assess the impact of winter ticks on moose calf condition and survival. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose55, 13-21.

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Recruitment of winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) in contrasting forest habitats, Ontario, Canada

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Addison, E. M., McLaughlin, R. F., Addison, P. A., & Smith, J. D. (2016). Recruitment of winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) in contrasting forest habitats, Ontario, Canada. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose52, 29-40.

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Evidence for transmission of the zoonotic apicomplexan parasite Babesia duncani by the tick Dermacentor albipictus

Citation:

Swei, A., O’Connor, K. E., Couper, L. I., Thekkiniath, J., Conrad, P. A., Padgett, K. A., … & Shirkey, N. (2019). Evidence for transmission of the zoonotic apicomplexan parasite Babesia duncani by the tick Dermacentor albipictus. International journal for parasitology49(2), 95-103.

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Water balance attributes for off-host survival in larvae of the winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus; Acari: Ixodidae) from wild moose

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Yoder, J. A., Pekins, P. J., Jones, H. F., Nelson, B. W., Lorenz, A. L., & Jajack, A. J. (2016). Water balance attributes for off-host survival in larvae of the winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus; Acari: Ixodidae) from wild moose. International Journal of Acarology42(1), 26-33.

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Low and high thermal tolerance characteristics for unfed larvae of the winter tick Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae) with special reference to moose

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Holmes, C. J., Dobrotka, C. J., Farrow, D. W., Rosendale, A. J., Benoit, J. B., Pekins, P. J., & Yoder, J. A. (2018). Low and high thermal tolerance characteristics for unfed larvae of the winter tick Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae) with special reference to moose. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases9(1), 25-30.

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Larval behaviour of the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae): evaluation of CO2 (dry ice), and short-and long-range attractants by bioassay

Citation:

Yoder, J. A., Pekins, P. J., Lorenz, A. L., & Nelson, B. W. (2017). Larval behaviour of the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae): evaluation of CO2 (dry ice), and short-and long-range attractants by bioassay. International Journal of Acarology43(3), 187-193.

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Enhancement of fur and skin from bull moose with additional entomopathogenic fungi that offer increased protection against damage from winter ticks

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Yoder, J. A., Pekins, P. J., Dobrotka, C. J., Fisher, K. A., Randazzo, C. R., Kantar, L., … & O’Neal, M. (2019). Enhancement of fur and skin from bull moose with additional entomopathogenic fungi that offer increased protection against damage from winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus; Acari: Ixodidae). International Journal of Acarology45(3), 97-105.

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Susceptibility of winter tick larvae and eggs to entomopathogenic fungi-Beauveria bassiana, Beauveria caledonica, Metarhizium anisopliae, and Scopulariopsis brevicaulis

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Yoder, J. A., Pekins, P. J., Nelson, B. W., Randazzo, C. R., & Siemon, B. P. (2017). Susceptibility of winter tick larvae and eggs to entomopathogenic fungi-Beauveria bassiana, Beauveria caledonica, Metarhizium anisopliae, and Scopulariopsis brevicaulis. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose53, 41-51.

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Entomopathogenic fungi of the winter tick in moose wallows: a possible bio-control for adult moose?

Citation:

Yoder, J. A., Dobrotka, C. J., Fisher, K. A., LeBarge, A. P., Pekins, P. J., & McLellan, S. (2018). Entomopathogenic fungi of the winter tick in moose wallows: a possible bio-control for adult moose?. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose54, 55-70.

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Entomopathogenic fungi isolated from Yukon soil against unfed larvae of the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus

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Klever, L. A., Fisher, K. A., & Yoder, J. A. (2019). Entomopathogenic fungi isolated from Yukon soil against unfed larvae of the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus. Studies in Fungi 4(1), 123–134.

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Vertical transmission of the entomopathogenic soil fungus Scopulariopsis brevicaulis as a contaminant of eggs in the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, collected from calf moose (New Hampshire, USA)

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Yoder, J. A., Rodell, B. M., Klever, L. A., Dobrotka, C. J., & Pekins, P. J. (2019). Vertical transmission of the entomopathogenic soil fungus Scopulariopsis brevicaulis as a contaminant of eggs in the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, collected from calf moose (New Hampshire, USA). Mycology10(3), 174-181.

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Adult Moose Health & Mortality

Determining cause-specific mortality of adult moose in northeast Minnesota, February 2013–July 2017

Citation:

Carstensen, M., Hildebrand, E. C., Plattner, D., Dexter, M., Jennelle, C., & Wright, R. G. (2015). Determining cause-specific mortality of adult moose in northeast Minnesota, February 2013–July 2017. Summaries of Wildlife Research Findings, 188-197.

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Causes of non-hunting mortality of adult moose in Minnesota, 2013-2017

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Carstensen, M., Hildebrand, E. C., Plattner, D., Dexter, M., Wünschmann, A., & Armien, A. (2018). Causes of non-hunting mortality of adult moose in Minnesota, 2013-2017. Department of Natural Resources.

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Necropsy findings in 62 opportunistically collected free-ranging moose (Alces alces) from Minnesota, USA (2003–13)

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Wünschmann, A., Armien, A. G., Butler, E., Schrage, M., Stromberg, B., Bender, J. B., … & Carstensen, M. (2015). Necropsy findings in 62 opportunistically collected free-ranging moose (Alces alces) from Minnesota, USA (2003–13). Journal of Wildlife Diseases51(1), 157-165.

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Analysis of age, body weight and antler spread of bull moose harvested in Maine, 1980-2009

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Andreozzi, H. A., Pekins, P. J., & Kantar, L. E. (2015). Analysis of age, body weight and antler spread of bull moose harvested in Maine, 1980-2009. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose51, 45-55.

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A technique for deployment of rumen bolus transmitters in free-ranging moose (Alces alces)

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Minicucci, L., Carstensen, M., Crouse, J., Arnemo, J. M., & Evans, A. (2018). A technique for deployment of rumen bolus transmitters in free-ranging moose (Alces alces). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine49(1), 227-230.

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Calf Health & Mortality

Assessing expandable Global Positioning System collars for moose neonates

Citation:

Obermoller, T. R., Delgiudice, G. D., & Severud, W. J. (2018). Assessing expandable Global Positioning System collars for moose neonates. Wildlife Society Bulletin42(2), 314-320.

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Using GPS collars to determine parturition and cause‐specific mortality of moose calves

Citation:

Severud, W. J., Giudice, G. D., Obermoller, T. R., Enright, T. A., Wright, R. G., & Forester, J. D. (2015). Using GPS collars to determine parturition and cause‐specific mortality of moose calves. Wildlife Society Bulletin39(3), 616-625.

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Maternal Behavior Indicates Survival and Cause‐Specific Mortality of Moose Calves

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Obermoller, T. R., Delgiudice, G. D., & Severud, W. J. (2019). Maternal behavior indicates survival and cause‐specific mortality of moose calves. The Journal of Wildlife Management83(4), 790-800.

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Blood profiles and associated birth characteristics of free-ranging moose (Alces alces) neonates in a declining population in northeastern Minnesota

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DelGiudice, G. D., & Severud, W. J. (2016). Blood profiles and associated birth characteristics of free-ranging moose (Alces alces) neonates in a declining population in northeastern Minnesota. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose52, 85-99.

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Fecundity and summer calf survival of moose during 3 successive years of winter tick epizootics

Citation:

Jones, H., Pekins, P. J., Kantar, L. E., O’Neil, M., & Ellingwood, D. (2017). Fecundity and summer calf survival of moose during 3 successive years of winter tick epizootics. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose53, 85-98.

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Using snow urine samples to assess the impact of winter ticks on moose calf condition and survival

Citation

Ellingwood, D., Pekins, P. J., & Jones, H. (2019). Using snow urine samples to assess the impact of winter ticks on moose calf condition and survival. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose55, 13-21.

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Mortality assessment of moose (Alces alces) calves during successive years of winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) epizootics in New Hampshire and Maine (USA)

Citation:

Jones, H., Pekins, P., Kantar, L., Sidor, I., Ellingwood, D., Lichtenwalner, A., & O’Neal, M. (2019). Mortality assessment of moose (Alces alces) calves during successive years of winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) epizootics in New Hampshire and Maine (USA). Canadian Journal of Zoology97(1), 22-30.

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Association of moose parturition and post‐parturition habitat with calf survival

Citation:

Severud, W. J., DelGiudice, G. D., & Obermoller, T. R. (2019). Association of moose parturition and post‐parturition habitat with calf survival. The Journal of Wildlife Management83(1), 175-183.

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Survival and cause‐specific mortality of moose calves in northeastern Minnesota

Citation:

Severud, W. J., Obermoller, T. R., Delgiudice, G. D., & Fieberg, J. R. (2019). Survival and cause‐specific mortality of moose calves in northeastern Minnesota. The Journal of Wildlife Management83(5), 1131-1142.

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Necropsy findings in 62 opportunistically collected free-ranging moose (Alces alces) from Minnesota, USA (2003–13)

Citation:

Wünschmann, A., Armien, A. G., Butler, E., Schrage, M., Stromberg, B., Bender, J. B., … & Carstensen, M. (2015). Necropsy findings in 62 opportunistically collected free-ranging moose (Alces alces) from Minnesota, USA (2003–13). Journal of Wildlife Diseases51(1), 157-165.

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Capture Induced Calf Abandonment

Monitoring movement behavior enhances recognition and understanding of capture-induced abandonment of moose neonates

Citation:

DelGiudice, G. D., Severud, W. J., Obermoller, T. R., & St‐Louis, V. (2018). Gaining a deeper understanding of capture‐induced abandonment of moose neonates. The Journal of Wildlife Management82(2), 287-298.

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Minimizing mortality of moose neonates from capture-induced abandonment

Citation:

Severud, W. J., DelGiudice, G. D., & Obermoller, T. R. (2016). Minimizing mortality of moose neonates from capture-induced abandonment. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose52, 73-83.

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Gaining a deeper understanding of capture‐induced abandonment of moose neonates

Citation:

DelGiudice, G. D., Severud, W. J., Obermoller, T. R., & St‐Louis, V. (2018). Gaining a deeper understanding of capture‐induced abandonment of moose neonates. The Journal of Wildlife Management82(2), 287-298.

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Internal Parasites

Cornell Wildlife Health Lab Meningeal Worm (P. tenuis) Fact Sheet

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Evidence for transmission of the zoonotic apicomplexan parasite Babesia duncani by the tick Dermacentor albipictus

Citation:

Swei, A., O’Connor, K. E., Couper, L. I., Thekkiniath, J., Conrad, P. A., Padgett, K. A., … & Shirkey, N. (2019). Evidence for transmission of the zoonotic apicomplexan parasite Babesia duncani by the tick Dermacentor albipictus. International Journal for Parasitology49(2), 95-103.

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Using movement ecology to investigate meningeal worm risk in moose, Alces alces

Citation:

Ditmer, M. A., McGraw, A. M., Cornicelli, L., Forester, J. D., Mahoney, P. J., Moen, R. A., … & Carstensen, M. (2020). Using movement ecology to investigate meningeal worm risk in moose, Alces alces. Journal of Mammalogy101(2), 589-603.

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Development of a serological diagnostic assay for Elaeophora schneideri infection in moose (Alces alces)

Citation:

Miller, Megan D., “Development of a Serological Diagnostic assay for Elaeophora schneideri infection in moose (Alces alces). ” Master’s Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2019. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/5424

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Epidemiology of the lymphatic-dwelling filarioid nematode Rumenfilaria andersoni in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) and other cervids of North America

Citation

Grunenwald, C. M., Carstensen, M., Hildebrand, E., Elam, J., Laaksonen, S., Oksanen, A., & Gerhold, R. W. (2016). Epidemiology of the lymphatic-dwelling filarioid nematode Rumenfilaria andersoni in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) and other cervids of North America. Parasites & Vectors9(1), 450.

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Seroprevalence, isolation, first genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii, and possible congenital transmission in wild moose from Minnesota, USA

Citation:

Verma, S. K., Carstensen, M., Calero-Bernal, R., Moore, S. A., Jiang, T., Su, C., & Dubey, J. P. (2016). Seroprevalence, isolation, first genetic characterization of Toxoplasma gondii, and possible congenital transmission in wild moose from Minnesota, USA. Parasitology Research115(2), 687-690.

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Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America

Citation:

Grunenwald, Caroline Mae, “Epidemiology of select species of filarial nematodes in free-ranging moose (Alces alces) of North America. ” PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2015.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3582

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Emergence of the arterial worm Elaeophora schneideri in moose (Alces alces) and tabanid fly vectors in northeastern Minnesota, USA

Citation:

Grunenwald, C. M., Butler, E., Wünschmann, A., Armien, A. G., Carstensen, M., Hildebrand, E., … & Gerhold, R. W. (2018). Emergence of the arterial worm Elaeophora schneideri in moose (Alces alces) and tabanid fly vectors in northeastern Minnesota, USA. Parasites & Vectors11(1), 507.

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Other Disease

Anti-brucella antibodies in moose (Alces alces gigas), muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), and plains bison (Bison bison bison) in Alaska, USA

Citation:

Nymo, I. H., Beckmen, K., & Godfroid, J. (2016). Anti-brucella antibodies in moose (Alces alces gigas), muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus), and plains bison (Bison bison bison) in Alaska, USA. Journal of Wildlife Diseases52(1), 96-99.

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Epidemiology of Bartonella infections in dogs and moose: animals as sentinels for human disease

Citation:

Vera, C. P. (2015). Epidemiology of Bartonella infections in dogs and moose: animals as sentinels for human disease. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Climate, Habitat & Moose Health

The effect of climate on population growth in a cold‐adapted ungulate at its equatorial range limit

Citation:

Ruprecht, J. S., Koons, D. N., Hersey, K. R., Hobbs, N. T., & MacNulty, D. R. (2020). The effect of climate on population growth in a cold‐adapted ungulate at its equatorial range limit. Ecosphere11(2), e03058.

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Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature.

Citation:

Herberg, Andrew. (2017). Are Minnesota moose warming up to climate change? A validation of techniques for remotely monitoring moose behavior and body temperature. Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy, http://hdl.handle.net/11299/188796.

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Climate warming is associated with smaller body size and shorter lifespans in moose near their southern range limit

Citation:

Hoy, S. R., Peterson, R. O., & Vucetich, J. A. (2018). Climate warming is associated with smaller body size and shorter lifespans in moose near their southern range limit. Global Change Biology24(6), 2488-2497.

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Effects of climate and plant phenology on recruitment of moose at the southern extent of their range

Citation:

Monteith, K. L., Klaver, R. W., Hersey, K. R., Holland, A. A., Thomas, T. P., & Kauffman, M. J. (2015). Effects of climate and plant phenology on recruitment of moose at the southern extent of their range. Oecologia178(4), 1137-1148.

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Range expansion of moose in Arctic Alaska linked to warming and increased shrub habitat

Citation:

Tape, K. D., Gustine, D. D., Ruess, R. W., Adams, L. G., & Clark, J. A. (2016). Range expansion of moose in Arctic Alaska linked to warming and increased shrub habitat. PloS One11(4).

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Body temperature patterns vary with day, season, and body condition of moose (Alces alces)

Citation:

Thompson, D. P., Barboza, P. S., Crouse, J. A., McDonough, T. J., Badajos, O. H., & Herberg, A. M. (2019). Body temperature patterns vary with day, season, and body condition of moose (Alces alces). Journal of Mammalogy100(5), 1466-1478.

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Climate change effects on deer and moose in the midwest

Citation:

Weiskopf, S. R., Ledee, O. E., & Thompson, L. M. (2019). Climate change effects on deer and moose in the midwest. The Journal of Wildlife Management83(4), 769-781.

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Range expansion in unfavorable environments through behavioral responses to microclimatic conditions: Moose (Alces americanus) as the model

Citation:

Wattles, D. W., Zeller, K. A., & DeStefano, S. (2018). Range expansion in unfavorable environments through behavioral responses to microclimatic conditions: Moose (Alces americanus) as the model. Mammalian Biology93(1), 189-197.

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Evaluating the effects of habitat condition, climate and predator density on Shiras moose demography

Citation:

Oates, B., Monteith, K., Merkle, J., Fralick, G., Courtemanch, A. B., Smith, D., … & Kauffman, M. (2016). Evaluating the effects of habitat condition, climate and predator density on Shiras moose demography. PeerJ Preprints; 2016. DOI: 10.7287/peerj.preprints.2056v1.

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Movement modeling reveals the complex nature of the response of moose to ambient temperatures during summer

Citation:

Montgomery, R. A., Redilla, K. M., Moll, R. J., Van Moorter, B., Rolandsen, C. M., Millspaugh, J. J., & Solberg, E. J. (2019). Movement modeling reveals the complex nature of the response of moose to ambient temperatures during summer. Journal of Mammalogy100(1), 169-177.

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Reproduction in moose at their southern range limit

Citation:

Ruprecht, J. S., Hersey, K. R., Hafen, K., Monteith, K. L., DeCesare, N. J., Kauffman, M. J., & MacNulty, D. R. (2016). Reproduction in moose at their southern range limit. Journal of Mammalogy97(5), 1355-1365.

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The effect of thermoregulation and roads on the movements and habitat selection of moose in Massachusetts

Citation:

Wattles, David W., “The effect of thermoregulation and roads on the movements and habitat selection of moose in Massachusetts” (2015). Doctoral Dissertations. 333.

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Moose–motor vehicle collision: A continuing hazard in northern New England

Citation:

Clark, D. E., Fulton, G., Ontengco, J. B., Lachance, T., & Sutton Jr, J. E. (2019). Moose–Motor Vehicle Collision: A Continuing Hazard in Northern New England. Journal of the American College of Surgeons228(6), 941-947.

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Winter nutritional restriction and decline of moose in Northeastern Minnesota, winters 2013-2018

Citation:

DelGiudice, G. D., Severud, W. J., Obermoller, T. R., & Smith, B. D. WINTER NUTRITIONAL RESTRICTION AND DECLINE OF MOOSE IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA, WINTERS 2013–2018. Minnesota DNR.

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Age-related antler characteristics in an intensively managed and nutritionally stressed moose population

Citation:

Young Jr, D. D., & Boertje, R. D. (2018). Age-related antler characteristics in an intensively managed and nutritionally stressed moose population. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose54, 37-44.

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Bed sites as thermal refuges for a cold-adapted ungulate in summer

Citation:

McCann, N. P., Moen, R. A., Windels, S. K., & Harris, T. R. (2016). Bed sites as thermal refuges for a cold-adapted ungulate in summer. Wildlife Biology22(5), 228-237.

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The demography and determinants of population growth in Utah moose (Alces alces shirasi)

Citation:

Ruprecht, Joel S., “The Demography and Determinants of Population Growth in Utah Moose (Alces alces shirasi)” (2016). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 4723.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4723

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Stress

Large-scale spatial variation of chronic stress signals in moose

Citation:

Spong, G., Gould, N. P., Sahlén, E., Cromsigt, J. P., Kindberg, J., & DePerno, C. S. (2020). Large-scale spatial variation of chronic stress signals in moose. Plos One15(1), e0225990.

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Hair cortisol concentration and body mass in moose (Alces alces) infested with deer keds (Lipoptena cervi)

Citation:

Madslien, K., Stubsjøen, S. M., Viljugrein, H., Ytrehus, B., Solberg, E. J., Kapronczai, L., … & Cattet, M. (2020). Hair Cortisol Concentration and Body Mass in Moose (Alces alces) Infested with Deer Keds (Lipoptena cervi). Journal of Wildlife Diseases.

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Acute thermal and stress response in moose to chemical immobilization

Citation:

Thompson, D. P., Crouse, J. A., McDonough, T. J., Barboza, P. S., & Jaques, S. (2020). Acute Thermal and Stress Response in Moose to Chemical Immobilization. The Journal of Wildlife Management. Published as Early View.

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