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alces-349	Samuel, W. M.	FACTORS AFFECTING EPIZOOTICS OF WINTER TICKS AND MORTALITY OF MOOSE	2007	10	.pdf	application/pdf	5258	253	66	4302.pdf ALCES VOL. 43, 2007 SAMUEL - WINTER TICKS AND DIE-OFFS OF MOOSE 39 FACTORS AFFECTING EPIZOOTICS OF WINTER TICKS AND MORTALITY OF MOOSE W.M. Samuel Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E9 ABSTRACT: Die-offs of moose (Alces alces) associated with, or attributed to, winter ticks (Dermacen- tor albipictus) are widespread and have been reported since the early part of the last century. Key words: Alces, density, Dermacentor albipictus, epizootics, hair, moose, mortality, ticks, transmis- sion, weather Die-offs of moose associated with, or attributed to, winter ticks are numerous and widespread across North America, having oc- curred since the early part of the last century (summarized by Samuel 2004).	cache/alces-349.pdf	txt/alces-349.txt