Hill, S. (2002) Review of calving losses in an intensively managed red deer herd
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
This study showed that reproductive wastage in yearlings reflects failure to conceive as much as calf death. The main causes of wastage were seen to be, overcrowding, hind to hind disturbance and disruption to the hind calf bond in early life. Improvements may be made by lowering stocking density and enhancing the calving environment
Published: 2002-05-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: calving, reproduction, weaning
Charleston, W.A.G. (2001) Review of deer anthelmintics
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
A review of the information on the efficacy of the anthelmintics used in deer and the implications are of what is known and what isn't
Published: 2001-05-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: lungworm, anthelminthic, ivermectin, parasites
Mackintosh, C.G. (2002) Review of Deer Diseases
Summary of the "Review of Diseases of Farmed Deer" commissioned by DEEResearch
Published: 2002-05-05
Document type: Popular Article
Keywords: Brucellosis, colibacillosis, cryptosporidiosis, Deer Parapox, diseases, facial eczema, fusobacteriosis, health, Johne's Disease, leptospirosis, lice, lungworm, luteolysis, MCF , pasteurellosis, Salmonellosis, Tb, ticks, yersiniosis
Matthews, L.R. (2002) Review of Deer Welfare
This review covers a wide range of deer farming and handling practices in respect of their potential welfare implications and identifies priorities for welfare research
Published: 2002-03-05
Document type: Research Review
Keywords: calving, ear tagging, handling, hybridisation, indoor housing, management, nutrition, restraint, shade and shelter, stress, weaning, welfare, yarding
Simmons, N,J. (2003) Review of Processing
A review commissioned by DEEResearch covering three main areas: the effects of processing on venison quality, opportunities for value-adding to venison and teh causes and potential mechanisms to overcome blown-pack-causing clostridia. Each topic is discussed in light of current knowledge, recent key developments in teh area, industry practice and opportunities for improvements and further research
Published: 2003-08-01
Document type: Research Report Research Review
Keywords: clostridia, venison packaging, venison processing, venison production, venison quality, blown pack spoilage
Grace, N.D. (2002) Review of the Trace Element Nutrition of Deer
A summary of research relating to the trace element requirements of deer and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of deficiencies. Deals especially with copper, selenium and iodine
Published: 2002-07-01
Document type: Research Review
Keywords: copper, selenium, copper deficiency, trace elements
Walker, I.H. (1999) Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project Interim Reproduction Results
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
This paper gives some interim results from the 1998 breeding season
Published: 1999-03-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: conception rate, pregnancy, pregnancy scanning, reproduction, conception
Harcourt, R.G. (1996) Risk Factors Associated with Bruising in Red Deer at a Commercial Slaughter Plant
Meat Science
Bruising of slaughter animals has both economic and welfare implications. To identify potential risk factors this study surveyed bruising of red deer carcasses from a single deer slaughter plant over a three year period
Published: 1996-01-01
Document type: Published Journal Article
Keywords: bruising, deer slaughter, handling, transport, venison processing, venison quality, welfare, yarding
Corson, I.D. (1995) Role of Steroids in Antler Growth of Red Deer Stags
Six studies were carried out in red deer stags to test hypotheses concerning the importance of steroidal control of velvet antler growth and to investigate mechanisms by which these hormones exert their effects. Overall it was concluded that velvet antler growth can occur without testosterone stimulation during the period of velvet growth, but the data reinforce the concept that the timing of antler growth is linked to the annual cycle of testosterone
Published: 1995-01-01
Document type: Published Journal Article
Keywords: antler, antler growth, testosterone