Reproduction and Mortality of Finnish Semi-Domesticated Reindeer in Relation to Density and Management Strategies

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Helle, T., Kojola, I.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1993
• Subjects: Animal distribution; Animal food; Animal mortality; Animal population; Animal reproduction; Lichens; Reindeer husbandry; Sustainable economic development; Wildlife management; Finland; Freed; Arctic; Rangifer tarandus; reindeer husbandry
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64379

We assessed the effects of management strategies during 1960-73 relative to strategies used during 1974-87 on the reproduction and mortality of 56 semi-domesticated herds of Finnish reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus). During 1960-73, reindeer fed exclusively on natural forage growing on their ran...