How to evaluate body conditions of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in an alpine environment?

The aim of this investigation was to compare different indices for evaluating nutritional conditions of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in an alpine environment during the autumn in order to detect the most convenient ones for management purposes in our specific situation. Body conditions of 274 red deer...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Bianchi, Anna Cantafora, Alessandra Stefanelli, Elena Andreoli, Silvana Mattiello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/89