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1 July 1989 Locations of Moose in Northwestern Canada with Hair Loss Probably Caused by the Winter Tick, Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae)
W. M. Samuel
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Abstract

Five hundred two trappers representing 389 registered traplines in northern Alberta, northern British Columbia, Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory (Canada) responded to a questionnaire on the occurrence of hair loss and the winter tick (Dermacentor albipictus) on moose (Alces alces). Results suggested that winter ticks may occur as far as 62°N. Several sightings of moose with presumed tick-induced hair loss near Kluane Lake, Yukon Territory, suggest the possibility of introduction of this serious pest into the moose population in Alaska.

Samuel: Locations of Moose in Northwestern Canada with Hair Loss Probably Caused by the Winter Tick, Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae)
W. M. Samuel "Locations of Moose in Northwestern Canada with Hair Loss Probably Caused by the Winter Tick, Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae)," Journal of Wildlife Diseases 25(3), 436-439, (1 July 1989). https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-25.3.436
Received: 13 August 1988; Published: 1 July 1989
KEYWORDS
Acari
Alces alces
Dermacentor albipictus
Ixodidae
moose
northern distribution
prevalence
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