SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ENDEAVORS - PUBLICATIONS:

Book Chapter Contributions

RENECKER, L.A. and C.C. SCHWARTZ. 1997. Food habits and feeding behavior. In: Moose of North America: Ecology and Management. A.W. Franzmann and C.C. Schwartz, eds., Chapter 13, The Wildlife Management Inst., Washington, D.C. p. 403-439.

SCHWARTZ, C.C. AND L.A. RENECKER. 1997. Nutrition and energetics. In: Moose of North America: Ecology and Management. A.W. Franzmann and C.C. Schwartz, eds., Chapter 14, The Wildlife Management Inst., Washington, D.C. 441-478.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON 1993. Advantages of game farming. In: Alberta’s Hoofed Mammals: Their Ecology, Status and Management. J.B. Stelfox, ed., Lone Pine Press, Edmonton,  Alberta p. 132-134.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1993. Morphology, bioenergetics and resource use: Patterns and processes. In: Alberta’s Hoofed Mammals: Their Ecology, Status and Management. J.B. Stelfox, ed., Lone Pine Press, Edmonton, Alberta p. 141-163.

RENECKER, L.A. and H.C.H. MCINTYRE. 1993. Capture and restraint. In: Alberta’s Hoofed Mammals: Their Ecology, Status and Management. J.B. Stelfox, ed., Lone Pine Press, Edmonton,  Alberta p. 170-176.

RENECKER, L.A. 1991. Status of game production in Canada. In: Wildlife Production: Conservation and Sustainable Development. L.A. Renecker and R.J. Hudson, eds., AFES Misc. Pub. 91-6. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska  p. 70-73.

RENECKER, L.A., C. BLYTH and C.C. GATES. 1989. Game Production in Western Canada. In: Wildlife Production Systems: Economic Utilisation of Wild Ungulates. R.J. Hudson, K.R. Drew and L.M. Baskin, eds., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge p. 248-267.

SYROECHKOVSKI, E.E., E.V. ROGACHEVA and L.A. RENECKER. 1989. Moose Husbandry. In: Wildlife Production Systems: Economic Utilisation of Wild Ungulates. R.J. Hudson, K.R. Drew and L.M. Baskin, eds., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge p. 369-386.

Books:

RENECKER, L.A. and T.A. RENECKER. (eds.) 2001.  Game Conservation and Sustainability: Biodiversity, Management, Ecotourism, Traditional Medicine and Health. Renecker & Assoc. Inc., Stratford, ON 454 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and T.A. RENECKER. (eds.) 1995. Proceedings of the 1st Annual Alaska Game Ranching Symp., Wasilla, Alaska.  June 6-8, 1994. Alaska Division of Agriculture, Palmer, Alaska 111 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. (eds.) 1991. Wildlife Production: Conservation and Sustainable Development. AFES Misc. Pub. 91-6. University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska  601 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.) 1987. Focus on a New Industry. Proc. of Alberta Game Growers’ Association Conf. 1: 110 pp.

Theses:

RENECKER, L.A. 1987. Bioenergetics and behavior of moose (Alces alces) in the aspen-dominated boreal forest. Ph.D. Thesis, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta 265 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1983. A study of the influence of winter browse availability and winter severity on the survival of white-tailed deer on Manitoulin Island. M.Sc. Thesis, Dept. of Biology, Laurentian Univ., Sudbury, Ontario 230 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1975. Winter browse consumption by white-tailed deer on Manitoulin Island. B.Sc. Honours Equivalent Thesis. Dept. of Biology, Laurentian Univ., Sudbury, Ontario 107 pp.

Refereed Journal Articles and Technical Papers:

Refereed Journal Publications:

RENECKER, T.A., A.L. SCHAEFER, L.A. RENECKER, and L. JERIMIAH. 2007. Effect of age on carcass characteristics and meat quality of farm-raised wapiti bulls. (in prep).

RENECKER, T.A., R. W. STANLEY, A.L. SCHAEFER, G. DESROCHES, L.A. RENECKER, and F.F. MALLORY. 2007. The detection of antemortem stress with infra red thermography scan and the effect of treatment with nutritional therapy in farmed wapiti (Cervus elaphus). Livestock Production (submitted).

RENECKER, T.A., L.A. RENECKER, and F.F. MALLORY. 2005. Relationships between carcass characteristics, meat quality, age, and sex of free-ranging Alaskan reindeer: A pilot study.  Rangifer 25(2): 107-121.

KROLL, J.C., L.A. RENECKER, and H.W. SQUIBB. 2002. The response. The Wildlife’s Society’s position on captive cervidae. Pub. by: The Cervidae and Alternative Livestock Alliance, Kansas City, MO 20pp.

STIMMELMAYR. R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1998.  Translocation of introduced reindeer from Hagemeister Island, Alaska.  Rangifer 18(1): 19-25.

CRONIN, M.A., L.A. RENECKER, B.J. PIERSON and J.C. PATTON.  1995.  Genetic variation in domestic reindeer and wild caribou in Alaska.  Animal Genetics 26:427-434.

KOZAK, H.M., R.J. HUDSON, N. FRENCH and L.A. RENECKER. 1995. Winter feeding, lactation, and calf growth in farmed wapiti. Rangelands 17(4): 116-120.

KOZAK, H.M., R.J. HUDSON and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. Supplemental winter feeding. Rangelands: 16(4): 153-156.

BLODGETT, D.S., A.W. CLARK, L.A. RENECKER, R.A. DIETERICH and W.N. THOMPSON. 1993. Computer based data management system for commercial reindeer and game farm production. Rangifer 13: 121-126.

RENECKER, L.A. and C.L. CHETKIEWICZ. 1993. Record-keeping, management decisions, and productivity of extensive reindeer herding on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. Rangifer 13: 5-13.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L., L.A. RENECKER, R.A. DIETERICH and W.N. THOMPSON. 1992. Sexual segregation in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. Rangifer 12: 165-166.

RENECKER, L.A., J. BERTWISTLE, H.M. KOZAK, R.J. HUDSON, D. CHABOT and S. MACLEAN. 1992. R51163 as a sedative for handling and transporting wapiti and plains bison. J. Wildl. Diseases 28: 236-241

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1992. Thermoregulatory and behavioral responses of moose: Is large body size an adaptation or constraint? Alces Suppl. 1: 1-13.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1992. Habitat and forage selection of moose in aspen-dominated forests, central Alberta. Alces 28: 189-202.

RENECKER, L.A. and W.M. SAMUEL. 1991. Growth and seasonal weight changes as they relate to spring and autumn set points in mule deer. Can. J. Zool. 69: 744-747.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1990. Digestive kinetics of moose, wapiti, and cattle. Animal Prod. 50(1): 51-61.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1990. Behavioral and thermoregulatory responses of moose to high ambient temperatures and insect harassment in aspen-dominated forests. Alces 26: 66-72.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1989. Ecological metabolism of moose in aspen-dominated boreal forests, central Alberta. Can. J. Zool. 67: 1923-1928.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1989. Seasonal activity budgets of moose in aspen-dominated boreal forests. J. Wildl. Manage. 53: 296-302.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1988. Seasonal quality of forages used by moose in the aspen-dominated boreal forest, central Alberta. Holarctic Ecology 11: 111-118.

RENECKER, L.A. 1987. The composition of moose milk following late parturition. Acta. Theriol. 32: 117-121.

RENECKER, L.A., R.J. HUDSON and G.W. LYNCH. 1987. Moose husbandry in Alberta, Canada. Swedish Wildlife Research Suppl. 1: 775-780.

RENECKER, L.A. and H.M. KOZAK. 1987. Game ranching in western Canada. Rangelands 9: 215-218.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1986. Seasonal energy expenditures and thermoregulatory responses of moose. Can. J. Zool. 64: 322-327.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1986. Seasonal foraging rates of free-ranging moose. J. Wildl. Manage. 50: 143-147.

RENECKER, L.A. and C.D. OLSEN. 1986. Antagonism of xylazine hydrochloride with yohimbine hydrochloride and 4-aminopyridine in captive wapiti. J. Wildl. Diseases 22: 91-96.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1985. A technique for estimating dry matter intake of free-ranging moose. Alces 21: 267-277.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1985. Estimation of dry matter intake of free-ranging moose. J. Wildl. Manage. 49: 785-792.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1985. Telemetered heart rate as an index of energy expenditure in moose (Alces alces). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 82A: 161-165.

RENECKER, L.A. and C.D. OLSEN. 1985. Use of yohimbine and 4-aminopyridine to antagonize xylazine in North American Cervidae. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 187: 1199-1201.

RISENHOOVER, K.L., L.A. RENECKER and L.E. MORGANTINI. 1985.  Effects of secondary metabolites from balsam poplar and paper birch on cellulose digestion. J. Range Manage. 38: 370-372.

RENECKER, L.A., R.J. HUDSON and R. BERZINS. 1982. Nylon bag digestibility and rate of passage of digesta in moose, wapiti and cattle. Alces 18: 1-16.

RENECKER, L.A., R.J. HUDSON, M.K. CHRISTOPHERSEN and C. ARELIS. 1978. Effects of posture, feeding, low temperature, and wind on energy expenditure of moose calves. Proc. N. Am. Moose Conf. Workshop 14: 126-140.

Papers in Refereed Conference Proceedings

RENECKER, L.A. and Q. WANG. 2003. Nutrition, digestion and feeding of northern deer species. In: Proc of ’03 Inter. Symp. on Deer Science and Deer Products, Changchun, PRC p. 8-10.

RENECKER, L.A. and Q. WANG. 2003. The North American deer and wapiti products industry. In: Proc of ’03 Inter. Symp. on Deer Science and Deer Products, Changchun, PRC p. 182-183.

RENECKER, T.A., L.A. RENECKER, and A.L. SCHAEFER. 2003. Elk and reindeer meat quality and composition. In: Proc of ’03 Inter. Symp. on Deer Science and Deer Products, Changchun, PRC p. 180-181.

RENECKER, L.A. 2001. Nutrition of the enigmatic browser: Comparative bioenergetics, digestion and feeding of northern versus tropical ungulates.  In: Proc. of AZA-nutritional advisory group Conf., Orlando, FL .

RENECKER, L.A. 2001.  Production, management, and trace mineral relationships for free-ranging reindeer in Alaska. In: Game Conservation and Sustainability: Biodiversity, Management, Ecotourism, Traditional Medicine and Health, L.A. Renecker and T.A. Renecker, eds., Renecker & Assoc. Inc., Stratford, ON p. 131-140.

RENECKER LA, T.A. RENECKER, A. SCHAEFER, and R. STANLEY. 2001. The effect of nutritional modulation of diet on antler growth in wapiti bulls. In: Game Conservation and Sustainability: Biodiversity, Management, Ecotourism, Traditional Medicine and Health, L.A. Renecker and T.A. Renecker, eds., Renecker & Assoc. Inc., Stratford, ON p. 248-251.

RENECKER T.A., l.A. RENECKER, and F.F. MALLORY. 2001. Relationship between commercial carcass cutability, economics, age, and sex of free-ranging Alaskan reindeer. In: Game Conservation and Sustainability: Biodiversity, Management, Ecotourism, Traditional Medicine and Health, L.A. Renecker and T.A. Renecker, eds., Renecker & Assoc. Inc., Stratford, ON p. 419-426.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L., L.A. RENECKER and G.L. FINSTAD. 1995. Radio-collaring neonate reindeer in Alaska. Wildlife Ranching: A Celebration of Diversity. W. von Hoven, H. Ebedes, and A. Conroy, eds., Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, RSA  p. 379.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1995. Causes of reindeer calf mortality on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska.   In: Wildlife Ranching: A Celebration of Diversity. W. von Hoven, H. Ebedes, and A. Conroy, eds., Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, RSA  p. 40-44.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H., L.A. RENECKER and M. SOUSA. 1995. Productivity and management of reindeer populations, Seward Peninsula, Alaska. In:>Wildlife Ranching: A Celebration of Diversity. W. von Hoven, H. Ebedes, and A. Conroy, eds., Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, RSA  p. 392.

RENECKER, L.A. and R. VALDEZ. 1995. The wildlife ranching symposium: History, structure, achievements, goals and implications for wildlife management. In:  Wildlife Ranching: A Celebration of Diversity. W. von Hoven, H. Ebedes, and A. Conroy, eds., Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, RSA  p. 1-6.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. A review: Factors influencing reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) calf survival in extensively managed reindeer on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. In: Proc. of 1st Circumpolar Agricultural Conf., Whitehorse, Yukon. C.A.S. Smith, ed., Agriculture Canada, Research Branch, Ottawa  p. 9-14.

FINSTAD, G.L., N.A. KARIDIS and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. The effect of probiotic on weight gain of free-ranging reindeer calves on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. In: Proc. of 1st Circumpolar Agricultural Conf., Whitehorse, Yukon. C.A.S. Smith, ed., Agriculture Canada, Research Branch, Ottawa  p. 15-16.

BLODGETT, D.S., H.C.H. MCINTYRE, L.A. RENECKER and R.A. DIETERICH. 1994. Relationship of body and velvet antler weights with age and sex of reindeer on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska.  In: Proc. of 1st Circumpolar Agricultural Conf., Whitehorse, Yukon. C.A.S. Smith, ed., Agriculture Canada, Research Branch, Ottawa  p. 3-7.

STIMMELMAYR, R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. Game farming: Concepts for medicinal management for large ungulates. In: Proc. of 1st Circumpolar Agricultural Conf., Whitehorse, Yukon. C.A.S. Smith, ed., Agriculture Canada, Research Branch, Ottawa  p. 49-52.

TEER, J.G., L.A. RENECKER and R.J. HUDSON. 1993. Overview of wildlife farming and ranching in North America.  Trans. 58th North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference  p. 448-459.

RENECKER, L.A. 1990. Reindeer production Conf. 1: 5-8.

RENECKER, L.A. 1987. Velvet production and the market goal. In: Focus on a New Industry. L.A. Renecker, ed., Proc. of Alberta Game Growers’ Assoc. Conf. 1: 59-61.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1983. Winter energy budgets of free-ranging moose, using a calibrated heart rate index. Int. Conf. Wildl. Biotelemetry 4: 187-211.

RENECKER, L.A., R.J. HUDSON and D.J. FREDDY. 1982. Heart rate as an index of energy expenditure in moose, using two telemetry systems. Int. Symp. on Biotelemetry 7: 116-119.

Published Abstracts:

STIMMELMAYR, R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1999.  Population dynamics of reindeer on Hagemeister Island, Alaska.  Second Arctic Ungulate Conf.

BUBENIK, G.A., D. SCHAMS, R. WHITE, J. ROWELL, J. BLACK and L.A. RENECKER. 1998.  Seasonal levels of reproductive and other hormones in the male, and the pregnant and non-pregnant female reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). In: Recent Developments in Deer Biology, J.A. Milne, ed.,  Proc. of 3rd Inter. Congress on the Biology of Deer, Macauley Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland p. 150.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998.  Production and management relationships of the commercial reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) industry in Alaska. In: Recent Developments in Deer Biology, J.A. Milne, ed.,  Proc. of 3rd Inter. Congress on the Biology of Deer, Macauley Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland p. 364.

TOMANY-RENECKER, T.A., L.A. RENECKER, A.L. SCHAEFER, and K. KRIEG. 1998.  Carcass characteristics and meat quality of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) and wapiti (Cervus elaphus). In: Recent Developments in Deer Biology, J.A. Milne, ed.,  Proc. of 3rd Inter. Congress on the Biology of Deer, Macauley Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland p. 365-366.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998. A grading system for the North American wapiti (Cervus elaphus) and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) industries: Considerations for market stability. In: Recent Developments in Deer Biology, J.A. Milne, ed.,  Proc. of 3rd Inter. Congress on the Biology of Deer, Macauley Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland p. 362-363.

RENECKER, L.A., T.A. RENECKER, A.K.W. TONG, R. W. STANLEY, G. DESROCHES, S.D.M. JONES and A.L. SCHAEFER.  1995.  The detection and treatment of antemortem stress in farmed wapiti. In: Animal Science Research and Development: Moving toward a New Century. M. Ivan, ed.,  Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario p. 596-597.

RENECKER, T.A., L.A. RENECKER, A.L. SCHAEFER, and S.D.M. JONES. 1995.  Carcass characteristics and meat quality of farmed wapiti bulls. In: Animal Science Research and Development: Moving toward a New Century. M. Ivan, ed.,  Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario p. 598-599.

RENECKER, L.A. 1994. Partnership research to enable quality meat production from elk reindeer, and bison: A research partnership to accomplish an industry goal. In: Proc. of N. Am. Elk Breeders’ Assoc. Conf., Feb. 9-12, 1994, Nashville, TN  p. 2.

TOMANY, T.A. and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. Carcass characteristics and meat quality of elk and reindeer: Industry considerations for long-term production. In: Proc. of N. Am. Elk Breeders’ Assoc. Conf., Feb. 9-12, 1994, Nashville, TN  p. 1.

STIMMELMAYR, R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Preliminary results of reindeer mortality on Hagemeister Island, Alaska during the winter 1991-1992. In: Proc. of Am. Assoc. of Zoological Veterinarians. R.E. Junge, ed., Ann. Conf., Oct. 10-15, 1993, St. Louis, MO. p. 422.

TOMANY, T.A. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Reindeer production in Alaska: Tradition versus meat quality and product development. 5th World Wilderness Conference, Sept. 27-Oct. 1, Tromso, Norway 1 pp.

CHETKIEWICZ, C. and L.A. RENECKER . 1992. Causes of neonate mortality in reindeer on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska.   In: Abstract Book of 3rd Inter. Wildl. Ranching Symp., Pretoria, RSA p. 81.

CHETKIEWICZ, C., L.A. RENECKER and G.L. FINSTAD. 1992. Capture techniques for radio-collaring neonatal reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska.  In: Abstract Book of 3rd Inter. Wildl. Ranching Symp., Pretoria, RSA p. 251.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H., L. RENECKER and M. SOUSA. 1992. Productivity and management of reindeer populations, Seward Peninsula, Alaska. In: Abstract Book of 3rd Inter. Wildl. Ranching Symp., Pretoria, RSA p. 269.

RENECKER, L.A., N. KARIDIS and D. TAYLOR.  1992. Intensive technology to manage extensive grazing systems in Alaska and Russia for maintenance of ungulate productivity and diversity. In: Abstract Book of 3rd Inter. Wildl. Ranching Symp., Pretoria, RSA p. 53.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1992. Are there decision rules for a large browser - the moose? In: Browse/Browser. What We Know - What We Believe. An International Forum, The Centre of African Ecology, University of Witswatersrand, Nylsvley, RSA, p. 8.

RENECKER, L.A., N.A. KARIDIS and D. TAYLOR. 1992. Reindeer range and productivity in the Beringian International Heritage Park, Alaska. In> Proc. of Arctic Workshop, Boulder, Colorado.

RENECKER, L.A. and R. VALDEZ. 1992. The wildlife ranching symposium: History, structure, achievements, goals and implications for wildlife management.  In: Abstract Book of 3rd Inter. Wildl. Ranching Symp., Pretoria, RSA p. 37.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L., L.A. RENECKER and M. SOUSA. 1991. Blood cortisol: An indicator of handling stress in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. In:  Proc. 56th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conf. The Wildlife Management Inst., Washington, D.C. 666 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and C.L. CHETKIEWICZ. 1991. Reindeer production on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. In: Circumpolar Modeling of Climate Change. 42nd Arctic Science Conf., Alaska Quaternary Center, Fairbanks p. 86-87.

RENECKER, L.A. 1990. Status of moose and its management in Canada. In: Proc. Inter. Baikal Symp. on Hunting, Game Management and Conservation of Wildlife, Irkutsk, USSR. Sponsored by Inter. Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, Paris.

RENECKER, L.A. and R. VALDEZ. 1990. Commercial game production in North America. In: Proc. Inter. Baikal Symp. on Hunting, Game Management and Conservation of Wildlife, Irkutsk, USSR, August 1990. Sponsored by Inter. Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, Paris.

RENECKER, L.A. 1985. Comparative digestive physiology of moose, wapiti and cattle. In: Proc. of Int. Thereiol. Congress - IV, Edmonton, Alberta.

OLSEN, C.D. and L.A. RENECKER. 1984. Xylazine immobilization of wapiti: Antagonism with yohimbine and 4-aminopyridine. In: Proc. Western States and Provinces Elk Workshop, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Div., Edmonton, Alberta p. 176.

RENECKER, L.A. 1984. Digestive efficiency of wapiti with variation in diet: A comparative approach. In: Proc. Western States and Provinces Elk Workshop, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Div., Edmonton, Alberta  p. 132.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.J. HUDSON. 1984. Estimation of dry matter intake of free-ranging moose. Alces 20: 1

Papers in Unrefereed Journals and Conference Proceedings:

RENECKER, L.A. 1997.   The importance of nutritional modulation in elk farm management.   In:<D> Proc. of 1997 Ontario Deer & Elk Farmers’ Association, (March 21-23) Guelph, Ontario  p. 12-14

RENECKER, L.A. 1996. Nutrition for elk and deer antler and meat production.  In: Proc. of 1996 Ontario Deer Farmers’ Association  Conf., (April 26-28) Guelph, Ontario p. 4-11

RENECKER, L.A. 1996. Global look at the velvet antler industry.  In:  Proc. of 1996 Ontario Deer Farmers’ Association  Conf., (April 26-28) Guelph, Ontario p. 29-31

RENECKER, T.A. and L.A. RENECKER. 1996. Concepts of elk and deer meat production and quality.  In: Proc. of 1996 Ontario Deer Farmers’ Association  Conf., (April 26-28) Guelph, Ontario p. 14-23.

RENECKER, L.A. 1995.  Preslaughter stress, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of elk and reindeer. In: Proc. of 1st Annual Alaska Game Ranching Symp., Wasilla Alaska L.A. Renecker and T.A. Renecker, eds., Alaska Div. of Agriculture, Palmer, AK p. 5-13.

RENECKER, L.A. 1994. Partnership research to enable quality meat production from elk reindeer, and bison: A research partnership to accomplish an industry goal. In: Proc. of N. Am. Elk Breeders’ Assoc. Conf., Feb. 9-12, 1994, Nashville, TN. 9 pp.

TOMANY, T.A. and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. Carcass characteristics and meat quality of elk and reindeer: Industry considerations for long-term production. .In: Proc. of N. Am. Elk Breeders’ Assoc. Conf., Feb. 9-12, 1994, Nashville, TN. 9  pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1993. Maintaining genetic integrity in the industry’s elk herds. In: Proc. of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Professionals Symp., Reno, Nevada p. 18-35.

RENECKER, L.A. 1993. Overview of the western domesticated elk farming industry. In: Proc. of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Professionals Symp., Reno, Nevada p. 102-105.

RENECKER, L.A. 1990. Game farming: Agricultural diversity. In: Proc. 4th Annual National Indian Agric. Symp., Spokane, WA 28 pp.

Reports, Tehnical Manuals, Guides, Pamphlets, and Miscellaneous Publications:

Manuals, Guides, or Pamphlets:

Agroborealis:

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Game farm management.  Agroborealis 24: 5-10.

RENECKER, L.A. 1991. Game production: Agricultural diversification for Alaska? Agroborealis 23: 20-24.

AFES Circulars:

GROVER, R., JR.,  L.A. RENECKER., K.E. PANTER and K. VANN CLEVE.  1995. Identifying alkaloids in Alaska Lupinus spp. with reference to crooked calf disease. AFES Circular No. 104, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 7 pp..

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L.B. and L.A. RENECKER. 1994.  Reindeer calf productivity and survival on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska.  AFES Circular No. 100, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 8 pp.

GROVER, R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. Production and processing of reindeer velvet antlers. AFES Circular No. 99, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 8 pp.

FINSTAD, G.L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Design for a portable reindeer crush. AFES Circular 94, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska  11 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and J.E. BLAKE. 1992. Congenital defects in reindeer: A production issue. AFES Circular 87, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska  8 pp.

THOMPSON, W.N., R.A. DIETERICH and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Corral design and operation for improved handling efficiency and safety of reindeer. AFES Circular 85, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 12 pp.

Newsletters:

RENECKER, L.A. 1998.  Cervid News.  Masterfeeds, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada  Feb. 8 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1997.  Cervid News. Masterfeeds, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  July 6 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1994. The Reindeer Report. Reindeer & Game Farming Research Program, Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, September 4 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1993. The Reindeer Report. Reindeer Research Program, Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, October 4 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1993. The Reindeer Report. Reindeer Research Program, Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, March 5 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1992. The Reindeer Report. Reindeer Research Program, Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, September 8 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1992. The Reindeer Report. Reindeer Research Program, Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks. June 6 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1992. The Reindeer Report. Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, Reindeer Research Program. January 12 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1991. The Reindeer Report. Reindeer Research Program, Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks. October 11 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1991. The Reindeer Report. Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, Reindeer Research Program. May 13 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1990. The Reindeer Report. Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, Reindeer Research Program. December 9 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.).  1990. The Reindeer Report. Reindeer Research Program, Agricultural and Forestry Expt. Stn., School of Agriculture and Land Resources Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks. May 3 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1987. Fallow deer farming in Ontario: A sensible alternative to conventional agriculture. The Game Grower 3 (2): 7-8.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1987.  The Game Grower. Vol. 3 (2): June.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1987.  The Game Grower. Vol. 3 (Supplement 1): May.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1987.  The Game Grower. Vol. 3 (Supplement 2): May.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1987.  The Game Grower. Vol. 3(1): March-April.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1987.  The Game Grower. Vol. 3 (Supplement): March-April

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1987.  The Game Grower. Vol. 3 (Supplement): January.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1986.  The Game Grower. Vol. 2 (3): December.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1986.  The Game Grower. Vol. 2 (2): August-September.

RENECKER, L.A. (ed.). 1986.  The Game Grower. Vol. 2 (1): April.

RENECKER, L.A., H.M. KOZAK and S. BIEWALD. 1986. The carcass of wild game animals. The Game Grower 2 (2): 33-38.

Livestock Diversification Network:

CHURCH, J.S., R.J. HUDSON, A.L. SCHAEFER, T. REE, T. TOMANY-RENECKER and L.A. RENECKER. 1994.  The effect of transport and handling stress and electrolyte therapy on neutrophile/lymphocyte ratios in farmed wapiti Cervus elaphus nelsoni).  Livestock Diversification Network Research Update, Edmonton, Alberta p. 11.

REE, T., L.A. RENECKER, R. HUDSON, A.L. SCHAEFER, F. HUSBY and S. MORGAN-JONES. 1994.  Salmon meal as a source of protein in farmed wapiti rations.  Livestock Diversification Network Research Update, Edmonton, Alberta p. 11.

TOMANY-RENECKER, T.A., L.A. RENECKER, A.L. SCHAEFER and S. MORGAN-JONES. 1994.  Carcass quality and biological parameters of farmed wapiti for slaughter.  Livestock Diversification Network Research Update, Edmonton, Alberta  p. 14.

TOMANY-RENECKER, T.A., L.A. RENECKER, K. KRIEG, A.L. SCHAEFER, D. DRUM and R.J. HUDSON. 1994. Composition of young reindeer bulls: Investigating an acceptable age cohort for commercial slaughter.   Livestock Diversification Network Research Update, Edmonton, Alberta  p. 15.

Miscellaneous Publications

Trade Magazine Articles:

RENECKER, L.A. 2001.  New Generation Cooperatives and meat production.  Michigan Deer and Elk Farmers’ Assoc Newsletter Spring: 3 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 2001.  Diversified Agriculture in Ontario: North American Elk Farming. Part I. Ecological Farming Association of Ontario Quarterly Newsletter, Summer.

RENECKER, L.A. 2001.  Diversified Agriculture in Ontario: North American Elk Farming. Part I. Ecological Farming Association of Ontario Quarterly Newsletter, Spring: 18-23.

RENECKER, L.A. 2000. A case incidence of “Barkers” syndrone in elk.  Canadian Elk & Deer Farmer 7:  4 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1999. 4th International Wildlife Ranchiung Symposium. Canadian Elk & Deer Farmer 6(3): 60-64.

RENECKER, L.A. 1999.  How dangerous are elk? Canadian Elk & Deer Farmer 6(3): 30-46.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998.  Safety aspects during rut/calving.  The New Zealand Elk Farmer. 3 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998.  How dangerous are elk?  North American Elk  9(3): 28-31.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998.  North to Alaska: The elk ranching rush is on!  North American Elk   9(2): 96-102.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998. Feeding elk bulls: Are there basic “to do or not to do” rules?  North American Elk 9(1): 12-21.

RENECKER, L.A. 1997. Seasonal nutritional management for elk: Is it important?  North American Elk 8(4): 57-61.

RENECKER, L.A. 1997. Wapiti feeding programs for lactation and weaning: Are they important? Canadian Elk & Deer Farmer 4(2): 78-79.

RENECKER, L.A. and T.A. RENECKER. 1997. Management events of the elk farmer: Timing and Considerations. Canadian Elk & Deer Farmer 4(1): 28-32.

RENECKER, L.A. 1997. The essential role of nutritional modulation in elk farm management: VELVET PLUS and the PLUS line.  North American Elk 6(6): 30-32.

REE, T., R.J. HUDSON, and L.A. RENECKER. 1996.  Protein: What is it?  Horn 1(3): 12-14

RENECKER, L.A. and T.A. RENECKER. 1996  Basic considerations for the new elk farmer.  North American Elk 6(3): 49-54.

RENECKER, L.A. 1996.   Elk nutrition for production and economic returns.  North American Elk 6(1): 22-24.

RENECKER, L.A., A. SCHAEFER, R. HUDSON, T. A. RENECKER, T. REE, J. CHURCH and D. BRERETON. 1995.  Research to enable quality wapiti and reindeer meat production: An international partnership. North American Elk 5(1): 70-71.

TOMANY, T.A. and L.A. RENECKER 1994. Elk carcass & meat quality.  North American Elk 4(3): 19-21

RENECKER, L.A. 1990. Game farming in Canada: A business? Canadian Game Farmer and Bison Journal. June: 15-17.

RENECKER and R. VALDEZ. 1990. History of the International Wildlife Ranching Symposium. Canadian Game Farmer and Bison J. June: 3-6.

RENECKER, L.A. 1987. Wapiti homeland gets organized. The Deer Farmer 32 (August/September): 4.

KOZAK, H.M. and L.A. RENECKER. 1986. Game ranching in Alberta: An industry with a future. Western Canada Outdoors 10: 9.

RENECKER, L.A. and C.D. OLSEN. 1986. Reversing Rompun. The North American Experience. The Deer Farmer 28 (January): 31.

Contract Reports:

Renecker, L.A. and T.A. Renecker. 2004. Carcass characteristics and meat quality of farmed and free-ranging cervid species: A practical guide. Consultants Report for Michigan Cervid Council by Renecker & Assoc. Inc., Stratford, ON 98 pp (+ appendicies).

RENECKER, L.A. 2003. Quality assurance protocol for the Michigan cervid industry. Consultants Rept. to the Michigan Cervid Council, Renecker & Associates Inc., Stratford, ON 107 pp.

Renecker, L.A., T.A. Renecker, R. Oliver, A. Verreault, and M. Claxton, 2002. Michigan cervid new generation meat cooperative feasibility study: Development of quality assurance protocol, slaughter facilities and value-added processing. Consultants Report for Michigan Deer and Elk Breeders’ Association by Renecker & Assoc. Inc., Stratford, ON 279 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 2001. Michigan Cervid News.

RENECKER, L.A. and T.A. RENECKER. 2001. Feasibility of red deer farming in Canada. Report to Canadian Red Deer Association by Renecker & Associates Inc, Stratford, ON 168 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998. Nutritional, management, farm visit consultation of farmed elk.  Consultation for Mr. Ray Prins, Mr. Harry Wildeboer, and Mr. Ron Ritten, Alberta (on site report).

RENECKER, L.A. 1998. Nutritional and feeding program evaluation of Horschel Elk Farm.  Report for Mr Lou & Karl Horschel, New York   47 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1998. Nutritional and feeding program evaluation of farmed red deer.  Report for Mr David Vokes, Ontario   15 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1997. Nutritional and feeding program. Evaluation of a diet for elk.  Report for Mr. Otto Falk,  Richland Center,  Wisc., USA 12 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1996. Herd growth and economic projections for a elk farm.  Report for Mr. Ken Gulak, Sylken Holdings, Milton, Ontario  18 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1996. Evaluation and recommendations of a diet for elk.  Report for Mr. Viktor Popp, West Plains, MO 14 pp.

RENECKER, L.A.  1996. Information for elk feeding and nutritional guidelines.  Report for Mr.. Mike Patterson, Masterfeeds, Edmonton, Alberta 12 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1996. Reference search on the composition and use of velvet antlers.  Report for Mr. Robert Geddes, Peterborough, Ontario  14 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1996.  Evaluation of diets and supplements for elk cows during gestation.  Report for Mr. Gary Barrett, Armstrong, Iowa  21 pp.

TOMANY, T.A. and L.A. RENECKER. 1994. Reindeer slaughter facility at Kautokeino, Norway.  Report compiled after visiting the abattoir. Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, Univerisity of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 24 pp.

CASE, R.L., J.R. THOMPSON, R.J. HUDSON, L.A. RENECKER and G. SEDGWICK. 1994.  

Urinary excretion of N-methylhistidine in wapiti and reindeer: an invalid indicator of protein turnover. School of Natural Res. Mgmt., Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska

RENECKER, L.A. 1993. Techniques to reduce death loss in relocated reindeer. Final report for ASTF Project No. 90-2-122. Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, Univerisity of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 4 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1993. Reindeer farming in Alaska: Management and production. Report to US Fish & Wildlife Service as partial fulfillment of Cooperative Agreement to “Reindeer Studies on Hagemeister Island.” Report to be given to the Togiak Traditional Council as an aid to future endeavors in reindeer farming. Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska 110 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Brief on game production. Report prepared  for Senator Schultz, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 4 pp.

Alaska. Report prepared for Mr. Bill Burton, Kodiak, Alaska 35 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Publication package on the management of wood bison in Canada. Report package prepared for Lieutenant Governor Coghill, Juneau, Alaska 200 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Herd growth and economic projections for a wapiti enterprise in Alaska. Report for Mr. Robert Toporowski, Fairbanks, Alaska 195 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Reindeer farming in Alaska: Facilities, production, husbandry, herd growth, and economic projections. Report prepared for Mr. A. Ketzler, Jr., Tanana Chiefs Conferences, Fairbanks, Alaska 163 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Research needs on the Seward Peninsula: An information brief. Prepared for the US Arctic Research Commission. August 10, 1992, Nome, Alaska 10 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Response on benefits of Brucellosis vaccination and issue of game farming.  Brief and letter sent to Commisioner C. Rosier May 7, 1992, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Juneau, Alaska 4 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Summary - Update on reindeer program activities. Rept. to Reindeer Herders’ Assoc. Executive Council, August 1992, Nome, Alaska 13 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and C. CHETKIEWICZ. 1992. Radio cesium levels in reindeer and grizzly bear muscle tissue. Rept. to R. Nelson, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Nome, Alaska 1 pp.

STIMMELMAYR, R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Preliminary report on the Hagemeister Island reindeer, summer 1992. Preliminary Report to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Togiak, Alaska 14 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Herd growth and economic projections for a wapiti enterprise in Alaska. Report for Mr. Robert Toporowski, Fairbanks, Alaska 195 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1991. Evaluation of Research Proposals artificial insemination and pregnancy testing in wapiti. Report to the Quebec Securities Commission, Montreal, Quebec. 5 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and R.A. DIETERICH. 1991 Rangifer farming in Newfoundland. Report to Mr. Daniel Munroe and Industrial Research, Inc.,  St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada 140 pp.

FINSTAD, G. and L.A. RENECKER. 1991. Report on the Umnak Island June 1991 reindeer handling and population status. Report to Victor Merculief, TDX Native Corp., Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 20 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1991. Real meat value of reindeer on the basis of potential production. Report to the Reindeer Herders’ Association, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 1 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and J.E. BLAKE. 1991. Congenital defects in reindeer: A production issue. Report to the Reindeer Herders’ Association, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 9 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and D. JERMUNSON. 1991.  Demonstration of the use of dogs to herd reindeer. Rept. to the Reindeer Herders’ Association, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, University of Alaskas, Fairbanks, Alaska 10 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1989. Economic Projections for a Game Farm. Consulting Report prepared by Wildlife Production Systems Ltd. for R. Boos, Manning, Alberta 35 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1989. Overview of game farming in Canada. Consulting Report prepared by Wildlife Production Systems Ltd. for E.J. Praetkau, Sechelt, British Columbia 15 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1989. Seasonal food habits and habitat use of wapiti in Elk Island National Park, Alberta.  Final report to Elk Island National Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta 35 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1989. Stock Purchase and Maximum Size Options: Herd Growth and Economic Projections for a Wapiti Farm. Consulting Report prepared by Wildlife Production Systems Ltd. for Christina Massie, Agrofair Canada Ltd, Ottawa, Ontario and Four Nations Indian Band, Hobbema, Alberta 83 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1988. Wapiti handling options. Consultant’s Report prepared by Wildlife Production Systems Ltd. for Normand Cool, Elk Island National Park, Alberta 177 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and H. KOZAK. 1988. Alternate stock purchase options for Staden Farms: Herd growth and economic projections over a 15 year period. Consulting Report prepared by Wildlife Production Systems Ltd. for Pat Staden, Staden Farms, Vermillion, Alberta 41 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and H.M. KOZAK. 1988. Body weights and trace mineral levels in farmed-wapiti. Consulting Report prepared by Wildlife Production Systems Ltd. for Ulupalakua Ranch, (Kathy Smith), Maui, Hawaii 25 pp.

HAMMERSMITH, J., R.J. RICHMOND, L.A. RENECKER and H. KOZAK. 1987. Waterhen Lake Indian Band Game Ranching Business Plan. Waterhen, Saskatchewan 227 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1987. Appraisal of a new bison handling facility. Consultant’s Report Agriculture Canada, Quebec City, Quebec 4 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and H.M. KOZAK. 1987. Feasibility assessment of game ranching on the Cold Lake Game Farm: A setting in the mixed-wood forest zone, north-eastern Alberta. Consulting Report to Canada/Alberta Northern Development Agreement, Peace River and Alberta Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Edmonton, Alberta. 312 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and H. KOZAK. 1987. Feasibility of wapiti farming on Elk Meadows Ranch: Herd growth and economic projections over a 15 year period. Consulting Report prepared by Wildlife Production Systems Ltd. for J. Vrolyk, Elk Meadows Ranch, Leduc, Alberta 53 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and H.M. KOZAK. 1986. Herd growth projections. Consultant’s Report for Livestock Branch, Saskatchewan Dept. of Agriculture, Regina, Saskatchewan 66 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. and S. BIEWALD. 1985. A management, production and marketing plan for the Kikino Wildlife Ranch. Phase I L.E.A.D. Report, Canada Employment and Immigration, St. Paul, Alberta 236 pp.

RENECKER, L.A. 1976. Up-dating of the flora of Waterloo Region (for use in environmental assessment). Experience ‘76 Project. Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario 72 pp.  

AFES Annual/Progress Reports:

BLODGETT, D.S., H.C.H. MCINTYRE, L.A. RENECKER and R.A. DIETERICH. 1993. Reindeer weights. Agroborealis 25(2): 20.

CASE, R., L.A. RENECKER and R.J. HUDSON. 1993. 3-Methylhistidine excretion. Agroborealis 25(2): 21.

CASE, R., L.A. RENECKER and R.J. HUDSON. 1993. Reindeer body composition changes. Agroborealis 25(2): 21.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Studying reindeer calf mortality.  Agroborealis 25(2): 22.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L., L.A. RENECKER, R.A. DIETERICH and W. THOMPSON. 1993. Productivity in farmed reindeer. Agroborealis 25(2): 22.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L., L.A. RENECKER and G.L. FINSTAD. 1993. Radio-collaring neonate reindeer. Agroborealis 25(2): 21-22.

FINSTAD, G,L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Handling reindeer. Agroborealis 25(2): 24.

FINSTAD, G,L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Portable reindeer crush design.   Agroborealis 25(2): 24.

KARIDIS, N.A. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Monitoring brucellosis. Agroborealis 25(2): 26.

KARIDIS, N.A. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Testing reindeer for brucellosis. Agroborealis 25(2): 26.

KARIDIS, N.A., L.A. RENECKER and D. TAYLOR. 1993. Reindeer range and productivity. Agroborealis 25(2): 27.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H, D.S. BLODGETT and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Reindeer calf weights. Agroborealis 25(2): 29.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H, R. CASE, D. HOLLEMAN, R. WHITE and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Reindeer diets and milk production. Agroborealis 25(2): 29.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H, L.A. RENECKER, G. MATHER and P. TALCOTT. 1993. Reindeer blood mineral levels. Agroborealis 25(2): 29.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H, L.A. RENECKER and M. SOUSA. 1993. Reindeer breeding and age fecundity. Agroborealis 25(2): 29.

RENECKER, L.A. AND M. CRONIN. 1993.  Molecular genetics of Alaska reindeer. Agroborealis 25 (2): 33.

RENECKER, L.A., N.A. KARIDIS and J. BAUER. 1993. Reindeer and range productivity in the Beringian Heritage International Park, Alaska. Progress Report to National Park Service, Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 61 pp.

RENECKER, L.A., M. SEARCY and T. COX. 1993. Resource data automation. Agroborealis 25 (2): 33.

RENECKER, L.A., R. STYIMMELMAYR and M. SOUSA. 1993. Reducing death in relocated reindeer. Agroborealis 25(2): 33.

STIMMELMAYR, R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Game farming. Agroborealis 25(2): 34.

STIMMELMAYR. R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1993. Investigating reindeer death. Agroborealis 25(2): 34.

TOMANY, T., L.A. RENECKER and K. KREIG. 1993. Reindeer meat study. Agroborealis 25 (2): 35.

BLODGETT, D.S., G.L. FINSTAD, N.A. KARIDIS and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Testing the reliability and practicality of using implanted indentification transponders in reindeer on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 23.

BLODGETT, D.S., H.C.H. MCINTYRE, L.A. RENECKER and R.A. DIETERICH. 1992. Correlation of body and antler weights on age and sex of reindeer on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 22.

BLODGETT, D. and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Development of a generic computer database management system for reindeer products and game farmers. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 22-23.

CASE, R., R.J. HUDSON and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Quantitative excretion of 3-methylhistidine in reindeer. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 24.

CASE, R., R.J. HUDSON and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Urinary indicators of changing body composition in reindeer. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 24.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Reindeer collars aid research in neonatal reindeer calf mortality. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 11-12.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L. L.A. RENECKER, R. DIETERICH and W. THOMPSON. 1992. Sexual segregation in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 24.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L. L.A. RENECKER and M. SOUSA. 1992. Blood cortisol: An indicator of handling stress in reindeer Rangifer tarandus) on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 24.

FINSTAD, G.L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Reindeer and game farming at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 23.

FINSTAD, G.L. and L.A. RENECKER 1992. Survey of the Umnak Island reindeer herd. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 23.

KARIDIS, N.A., L.A. RENECKER, J. BAUER and H.J. MICHELBRINK. 1992. Reindeer range and productivity in the Beringia Hertiage International Park. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 9-11.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H., L.A. RENECKER and G. MATHER. 1992. Comparison of blood mineral levels from selected Alaskan reindeer herds. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 22.

MCINTYRE, H.C.H., L.A. RENECKER and M. SOUSA. 1992. Relationship between age specific fecundity and productivity of reindeer on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 22.

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Summary - Update on reindeer program activities. Report to Reindeer Herders’ Association Executive Council, August, 1992, Nome, Alaska 13 pp.

RENECKER, L.A., J.E. BLAKE and C.L. CHETKIEWICZ. 1992. Congenital defects in reindeer: A production issue. AFES Misc. Rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 23.

STIMMELMAYR, R. and L.A. RENECKER. 1992. Preliminary report on Hagemeister Island reindeer, summer 1992. Preliminary Report to US Fish & Wildlife Service, Togiak, Alaska. 14 pp.

STIMMELMAYR, R., L.A. RENECKER and M. SOUSA. 1992. Techniques to reduce death loss in relocated reindeer Rangifer  tarandus). AFES Misc. rept. 92-1, Annual Report, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 24.

BLODGETT, D., A. CLARK, L.A. RENECKER, R. DIETERICH and W. THOMPSON. 1991. AFES Annual Report, Misc. Pub. 91-1, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 16.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L. and L.A. RENECKER. 1991. Neonatal reindeer calf mortality on the Seward Peninsula, Alaska. AFES Annual Report, Misc. Pub. 91-1, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 15.

CHETKIEWICZ, C.L.,  L.A. RENECKER, W. THOMPSON and R. DIETERICH. 1991. Sexual segregation and dispersal of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) on the Seward Peninsula. AFES Annual Report, Misc. Pub. 91-1, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 16.

MCINTYRE, H.C., L.A. RENECKER and M.SOUSA. 1991. Age specific fecundity and its relationship to production in Seward Peninsula reindeer. AFES Annual Report, Misc. Pub. 91-1, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 17.

RENECKER, L.A. J. BEVINS, W. THOMPSON and R. DIETERICH. 1991. Monitoring brucellosis in Seward Peninsula and Nunivak Island reindeer herds. AFES Annual Report, Misc. Pub. 91-1, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 17.

RENECKER, L.A., H.C.H. MCINTYRE, K. KRIEG and J. OLSEN. 1991. Meat yield test of reindeer carcasses. AFES Annual Report, Misc. Pub. 91-1, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 17.

RENECKER, L.A. and W. THOMPSON. 1991. Use of an implantable electronic identification system for reindeer herders. AFES Annual Report, Misc. Pub. 91-1, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska p. 16-17.

Alaska Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit Annual Reports:

RENECKER, L.A. 1992. Compare reindeer range and productivity in the Beringian International Heritage Park, Alaska and Eastern Chukotka, Russia. Annual Rept. to Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska 4 pp.

Farm Layout and Handling Facility Designs

RENECKER, L.A. 1997.  Designs for red deer and red deer x elk cross handling facilities and farm layout for Ms. Greer Geddes, Shelburne, Ontario. Contract with Renecker & Associates Inc, Stratford, Ontario..

RENECKER, L.A. 1988. Designs for wapiti and fallow deer handling facilities and farm layout for Darnell Nuhn, Sebringville, Ontario. Contract with Wildlife Production Systems Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta.

RENECKER, L.A. 1988. Designs for wapiti handling and sorting facilities for Elk Island National Park (Normand Cool), Alberta. Contract with Wildlife Production Systems Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta.

RENECKER, L.A. and H. KOZAK. 1988. Designs for a fallow deer handling facility for Grandview - Thornbury Farms (Willy Effinger), Ontario. Contract with Wildlife Production Systems Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta.

RENECKER, L.A. and H. KOZAK. 1988. Designs for a farm layout and wapiti handling facility for East Prairie Metis Settlement, East Prairie, Alberta. Contract with Wildlife Productions Systems Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta.

RENECKER, L.A. and H. KOZAK. 1987. Designs for a farm layout and wapiti handling facility for B. Sawatzky, Peace River, Alberta. Contract with Wildlife Productions Systems Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta.

RENECKER, L.A. and H. KOZAK. 1987. Designs for a farm layout and wapiti handling facility for P. Walter, Ft. Assiniboine, Alberta. Contract with Wildlife Productions Systems Ltd., Edmonton.

RENECKER, L.A. 1985. Designs for a farm layout and wapiti and bison handling facility for Kikino Wildlife Ranching Assoc., Kikino, Alberta.