This page contains links to several out of print books written by Dr. Aaron N. Moen. These books
were published by CornerBrook Press while Dr. Moen was a Professor in the Department of Natural
Resources at Cornell University.
Dr. Moen’s curriculum vitae
Moen, A. N. 1984.Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants.CornerBrook Press, New York.
Moen, A. N., Severinghaus, C. W., and Moen, R. A. 1986.Deer CAMP, Computer-Assisted Management Program
Operating Manual and Tutorial.CornerBrook Press, New York.
Moen, A. N. and Moen, R. A. 1985.Deer Management at the Bernheim Foundation Properties Clermont,
Kentucky.CornerBrook Press, New York.
Moen, A. N. 1984. Deer Management at the Crane Memorial Reservation and Wildlife Refuge.CornerBrook Press,
New York.
Moen, A. N. and Moen, R. A. 1985.Computer Programs for Natural Resource Analysis and
Management.CornerBrook Press, New York.
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The Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants is a 7 part book series that summarizes what was
known about wild ruminants through the 1980’s. The book series includes results of literature searches
on each topic in the books. Each page in the book is reproduced below.
Introduction to Biology and Management of Wild Ruminants
Part I. Physical, Chemical, and Genetic Characteristics of Wild Ruminants
Part II. Behavior of Wild Ruminants
Part III. The Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants
Part IV. Forage Characteristics and Range Relationships of Wild Ruminants
Part V. Meteorology and Thermal Relationships of Wild Ruminants
Part VI. Populations and the Concept of Carrying Capacity
Part VII. The Management of Wild Ruminants
Part I. Physical, Chemical, and Genetic Characteristics of Wild Ruminants
Introduction to Part I
Chapter 1. Physical Characteristics
Introduction
Topic 1. Mass, Weight, and Growth
Topic 2. Geometry
Topic 3. Systems Characteristics
Chapter 2. Organs, Glands, Chemical Composition, and Genetic Characteristics
Introduction
Topic 1. Characteristics of Organs and Glands
Topic 2. Chemical Characteristics
Topic 3. Genetic Characteristics
Part II. Behavior of Wild Ruminants
Introduction to Part II
Chapter 3. Senses, Communications, and the Use of Space
Introduction
Topic 1. Senses
Topic 2. Communications
Topic 3. The Use of Space
Chapter 4. Activities and Patterns
Introduction.
Topic 1. Categories of Activities
Topic 2. Activity Locations and Times
Chapter 5. Interactions Within and Between Species
Introduction
Topic 1. Intraspecific Interactions
Topic 2. Interspecies Interactions
Part III. The Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants
Introduction to Part III
Chapter 6. Systems Physiology
Introduction
Topic 1. Gastrointestinal System Functions
Topic 2. Cardiovascular System Functions
Topic 3. Respiratory System Functions
Topic 4. Reproductive System Functions
Topic 5. Excretory System Functions
Topic 6. Skeletal System Functions
Topic 7. Muscular System Functions
Topic 8. Nervous System Functions
Chapter 7. Energy Metabolism of Wild Ruminants
Introduction
Topic 1. Factors Affecting Energy Metabolism
Topic 2. Measurements of Energy Metabolism
Topic 3. Estimates of Energy Costs for Production
Topic 4. Estimates of the Energy Costs of Activities
Topic 5. Vital Sign: Metabolism Relationships
Topic 6. Ecological Metabolism
Chapter 8. Protein Metabolism of Wild Ruminants
Introduction
Topic 1. Factors Affecting Protein Metabolism
Topic 2. Measurements of Protein Metabolism
Topic 3. Estimates of Protein Costs for Maintenance and Production
Chapter 9. Mineral, Water, and Vitamin Metabolism of Wild Ruminants
Introduction
Topic 1. Mineral Metabolism
Topic 2. Water Metabolism
Topic 3. Vitamin Metabolism
Chapter 10. Factors Affecting the Physiology and Metabolism of Wild Ruminants
Introduction
Topic 1. Parasites, Diseases, and Abnormalities
Topic 2: Natural and Introduced Toxins
Topic 3: Drug Effects, Serology, and Physical Restraining Devices
Part IV. Forage Characteristics and Range Relationships of Wild Ruminants
Introduction to Part IV
Chapter 11. Forage Characteristics and the Digestibility of Plant Tissue
Introduction
Topic 1. Cell Characteristics and Digestibilities
Topic 2. Chemical Characteristics
Topic 3. Diet Digestibilities
Chapter 12. Forage Consumption by Wild Ruminants
Introduction
Topic 1. Food Habits and Preferences
Topic 2. Observed Forage Consumption and Passage Rates
Topic 3. Calculations of Forage Required, Energy Base
Topic 4. Calculations of Forage Required, Protein Base
Topic 5. Calculations of Forage Required, Mineral Base
Chapter 13. Primary Production and Forage for Wild Ruminants
Introduction
Topic 1. Primary Production and Forage in Different Plant Communities
Topic 2. Forage Production Responses to Different Ecological Perturbations
Part V. Meteorology and Thermal Relationships of Wild Ruminants
Introduction to Part V
Chapter 14. Meteorology and Thermal Characteristics of the Range
Introduction
Topic 1. Radiant Energy
Topic 2. Temperature Patterns and Barometric Pressure
Topic 3. Wind Characteristics
Topic 4. Atmospheric Humidity
Topic 5. Precipitation
Chapter 15. Thermal Characteristics and Basic Heat Transfer
Introduction
Topic 1. Radiation Exchange
Topic 2. Convection
Topic 3. Conduction
Topic 4. Evaporation
Chapter 16. Thermal Energy Balance Calculations
Introduction
Topic 1. Summations
Topic 2. Overall Heat Transfer Coefficients
Topic 3. Thermoregulation
Chapter 17. Range Appraisals and Evaluations of Animal Responses
Introduction
Topic 1. Appraisal of Seasonal Range Conditions
Topic 2. Evaluations of Seasonal Animal Responses
Part VI. Populations and the Concept of Carrying Capacity
Introduction to Part VI
Chapter 18. Population Estimates and Structures
Introduction
Topic 1. Population Estimates
Topic 2. Population Structures
Chapter 19. Population Rates and Predictions
Introduction
Topic 1. Age-Related Reproductive and Mortality Rates
Topic 2. Weight-Related Reproductive and Mortality Rates
Topic 3. Indices of Natality and Mortality Rates
Topic 4. Population Predictions
Topic 5. Evaluations of Factors Affecting Net Population Growth
Chapter 20. Calculations of Carrying Capacity
Introduction
Topic 1. Forage Resources
Topic 2. Space Resources
Part VII. The Management of Wild Ruminants
Introduction to Part VII
Chapter 21. Management of Wild Ruminant Habitats
Introduction
Topic 1. Politically-Defined Land Areas
Topic 2. Habitat Management Areas
Topic 3. Habitat Management Practices
Topic 4. Commercial Priorities
Chapter 22. Biologically-Based Species Management
Introduction
Topic 1. Sustained Yield
Topic 2. Harvest Reports
Topic 3. Specific Population Manipulations
Chapter 23. Improper Range Use
Introduction
Topic 1. Overpopulation Effects
Topic 2. The Protectionist Approach
Chapter 24. Sociological and Economic Considerations
Introduction
Topic 1. Sociological Considerations
Topic 2. Economic Considerations
Chapter 25. Research Needs
Introduction
Topic 1. Biological Research Needs
Topic 2. Sociological Research Needs
Topic 3. Economic Research Needs