Effects of improved nutrition in pregnant reindeer on milk quality, calf birth weight, growth, and mortality

A group of 35 pregnant reindeer (Rangifcr tarandus) was divided into two groups in mid-February. Until calving in May one of the groups (L) received lichen ad lib., while the other group (IN) received an improved diet, rich in protein and minerals. After calving both groups received the same improv...

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Main Authors: Arne Rognmo, Karl Annar Markussen, Endre Jacobsen, Hans J. Grav, Arnoldus Schytte Blix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1983-05-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/476