A Scheme for Evaluating Feral Horse Management Strategies
Joint Authors
Breiwick, J. M.
Eberhardt, L. L.
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Context.
Feral horses are an increasing problem in many countries and are popular with the public, making management difficult.
Aims.
To develop a scheme useful in planning management strategies.
Methods.
A model is developed and applied to four different feral horse herds, three of which have been quite accurately counted over the years.
Key Results.
The selected model has been tested on a variety of data sets, with emphasis on the four sets of feral horse data.
An alternative, nonparametric model is used to check the selected parametric approach.
Conclusions.
A density-dependent response was observed in all 4 herds, even though only 8 observations were available in each case.
Consistency in the model fits suggests that small starting herds can be used to test various management techniques.
Implications.
Management methods can be tested on actual, confined populations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eberhardt, L. L.& Breiwick, J. M.. 2012. A Scheme for Evaluating Feral Horse Management Strategies. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eberhardt, L. L.& Breiwick, J. M.. A Scheme for Evaluating Feral Horse Management Strategies. International Journal of Ecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Eberhardt, L. L.& Breiwick, J. M.. A Scheme for Evaluating Feral Horse Management Strategies. International Journal of Ecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475899