Alces (A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose)
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EDITORIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Get PDFOur thanks to the following individuals who served as referees for ALCES Volume 46. Each paper was reviewed by at least 2 referees who judged its appropriateness for publication and provided editorial assistance
STATUS AND REVIEW OF THE VECTOR-BORNE NEMATODE SETARIA TUNDRA IN FINNISH CERVIDS
Get PDFThe filarioid nematode Setaria tundra caused an outbreak of peritonitis in Finnish semi-domesticated reindeer in 2003-2006. Our research group studied the invasion and reservoirs of S. tundra in Finnish cervid populations and this paper provides an overview of that research. The outbreak had detrimental effects on reindeer health and may, in part, explain the observed decline of the population of wild forest reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus). Both range expansion by roe deer, and high summer temperatures that increased vector populations of mosquitoes and gnats and influenced habitat use by reindeer were implicated in the outbreak. We suggest that vector borne parasites will increase in the Arctic owing to the effect of global climate change and have consequences for all cervid populations
IMPROVING POPULATION MANAGEMENT AND HARVEST QUOTAS OF MOOSE IN RUSSIA
Get PDFAnnual harvest quotas for moose and other game species in Russia have been based on population estimates derived from traditional winter track counts and hunter surveys. This labor-intensive approach has failed to account for evident changes in population density of moose. Specifically, regional differences in survival and mortality data and the impact of increased poaching are not measured or included in population estimates, and overharvest of moose occurs. I propose implementing a standard management approach similar to that used in other countries with moose populations that includes population trend analyses, productivity and mortality data, and a regional management approach. Such changes will improve the professional management of moose and other game species in Russia
DISTINGUISHED MOOSE BIOLOGIST - AWARD CRITERIA
Get PDFAn award was established by the North American Moose Conference and Workshop in 1981 to honour, and bring to the public's attention,the outstanding contribution of a particular individual, individuals, and/or organizations t omoose management. Guidelines for nominating individuals are described on this page
6TH INTERNATIONAL MOOSE SYMPOSIUM
Get PDFThe 6th International Moose Symposium was held in eastern Siberia, Russia in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) on 13-21 August2008, marking the first Moose Symposium held in modern Russia. The theme and location of the Symposium were especially significant because this region of Russia is undergoing dynamic development, yet still holds much virgin forest, and moose evolved and subsequently spread from this region to North America via the Bering Land Bridge
DEER KED (LIPOPTENA CERVI) DERMATITIS IN HUMANS – AN INCREASING NUISANCE IN FINLAND
Get PDFThe deer ked (Lipoptena cervi) is a haematophagous ectoparasite of moose (Alces alces) and other cervids that commonly bites humans in Finland. Since the 1970s there has been an increasing number of Finns who suffer from long-lasting and recurrent dermatitis associated with deer ked bites. Forestry workers, hunters, berry and mushroom pickers, and other people who work in or visit forests during late summer and early autumn are especially vulnerable to incidental deer ked infestation and dermatitis. Interestingly, negative effects of deer keds on human activities have not been recently reported in countries other than Finland. Our work indicates that dermatitis caused by deer keds consists of a few to 20-50 red papules which occur mostly on the scalp, neck, and upper back. The papules usually appear 6-24 h after the bites and size varies from a few mm to 1-2 cm. They can persist several weeks and in some people up to 1 year. The rapid range expansion of the deer ked in 1970-1990s seems related to the concurrent increase in moose population density in Finland. It is possible that range expansion of the deer ked will be promoted by high densities of semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in northern Finland. As a result, we predict an increase in the distribution of deer keds and the number of people with deer ked dermatitis requiring medical treatment in Finland
IN MEMORIAM - Jon Lykke (1935-2008)
Get PDFJon’s constant involvement with the international moose community was both admirable and sincerely respected, and his passion and generosity toward his colleagues make him a great role model for international cooperative efforts in moose research and management. ALCES provides this tribute in an international spirit of cooperation, in recognition and sincere appreciation of our honored colleague Jon Lykke
ASSESSMENT OF A LINE TRANSECT FIELD METHOD TO DETERMINE WINTER TICK ABUNDANCE ON MOOSE
Get PDFHigh infestations of winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) can exact high physiological costs on moose and are associated with high rates of juvenile mortality. Quantifying tick abundance on moose may help managers calculate overall mortality rates for moose and make harvest recommendations. We compared winter tick counts along hair transects on samples of moose hides to tick counts obtained from chemical digestion of those same samples. Winter tick counts from the two methods were strongly correlated (P <0.001, r2 = 0.88, n = 31). We field-tested the hair transect count method to determine its practicality at moose check stations. Tick counts on 4 body areas per moose (n = 60) generally took ≤10 minutes and were rapid, non-destructive, inexpensive, and easily employed. This method has potential to serve as an effective method to index winter tick loads on moose