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Deer Industry News Issue 129 March 2026

Why science and research matter now more than ever | Seeka | Millie Morgan | Promising new test to detect internal parasites | Stag kill 2025 | Special report: International Deer Biology Conference | Deer 2 Succeed | On Farm: Embracing and creating change | Farm Tech: Bidr booming | Knowing John Vincent Barber | The next chapter for Tikana | Feeding to maximise velvet antler production | Hill-country fencing options to reduce CSA run-off | Venison flatbread pizzas

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