Kusmartono (1996) Intra-ruminal particle size reduction in red deer fresh perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) or chicory (Cichorium intybus).
Journal of Agricultural Science
This paper presens results showing that chicory can be broken down faster in the rumen with less rumination than for perennial ryegrass, and that some deer(60%) could break down swallowed chicory to below the critical particle size without ruminating at all
Published: 1996-01-01
Document type: General Publication
Keywords: digestion, feed value, growth, nutrition, pasture
Thompson, B.R. (2008) Intra-uterine transmission of Mycobacterium avium subsp
NZ Veterninary Journal
This study demonstrated a high rate of transmission of M. ptb from dam to fetus in red deer, and a potential risk of transmission to fawns suckling from mothers that are subclinically affected with Johne’s disease.
Published: 2008-01-11
Document type: Published Journal Article
Keywords: Johne's Disease, red deer, Cervus, Cervus elaphus, Mycobacterium paratuberculosis
Walker, I.H. (1999) Introduction to Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
This paper introduces the Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project run by the Hawkes Bay Branch of the Deer Farmers Association
Published: 1999-03-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: health, nutrition, parasites, genetic improvement, pasture management, performance recording, pregnancy scanning, productivity, trace elements
Bright, B.P. (2007) Investigation into Agents Suitable for the Removal or Inactivation of Spores of “Blown Pack” Causing Clostridium Species from the Pelts of Live Deer
Only one commercial wash product was more effective than a water wash at reducing Clostridia spores from deer pelts (out of four commercial products). The reduction was most likely due to physical removal of the spores rather than killing spores. The reduction although significant does not suggest that the resulting level would be a ‘safe’ level to prevent Clostridia spores from contaminating venison in a DSP. However it may still have use when used in combination with other management measures (i.e. it is one step along a series of control measures that will incrementally reduce spore level
Published: 2007-08-06
Document type: Research Report
Keywords: blown pack spoilage, clostridial infection, venison, venison quality
Wagner, J. (1998) Investigation of poor calving performance
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
The possible causes of a lowered weaning precentage were investigated in this study.
Published: 1998-02-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: leptospirosis, reproduction, toxoplasmosis, trace elements, calving, weaning