Experiences from 40 years of muskox (Ovibos moschatus) farming in Norway

Authors

  • Arnoldus Schytte Blix
  • John Ness
  • Hans Lian

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.31.1.1691

Keywords:

muskoxen, Ovibos, reproduction, arctic, sex ratio, contagious ecthyma, longevity, muskox farming, Norway

Abstract

Experiences from the management of a semi-domesticated herd of muskoxen, mostly on an island outside Tromsø (~70º N; 19º E), over a period of 40 years have been collected, and data on husbandry practices, reproduction, diseases and longevity are presented and discussed.

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Published

2011-04-01

How to Cite

Blix, A. S., Ness, J., & Lian, H. (2011). Experiences from 40 years of muskox (Ovibos moschatus) farming in Norway. Rangifer, 31(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.31.1.1691

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 1 (2011)

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