Fennessy, P.F. (1997) Issues in Genetic Improvement of Deer
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
Discusses issues that needed to be considered for the prospects and approaches to genetic improvement of deer in NZ. Issues include future market prospects, the important traits, genetic of the traits and what the options are
Published: 1997-07-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: genetics, markets, productivity, products, venison, venison quality, genetic improvement
Glossop, J. (2006) JD in deer: Practical steps towards taking control
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
A nationwide case-control study throughout New Zealand in 2005 found M. paratuberculosis is geographically widespread on deer properties throughout both Islands. A herd classification system based on the diagnosis of M. paratuberculosis was outlined to allow discourse between purchasers and vendors of live deer in New Zealand.
Published: 2006-10-03
Document type: NZVA Deer Branch Proceedings
Keywords: diseases, Johne's Disease, Mycobacterium paratuberculosis, paratuberculosis
Goddard, P.J. (1994) Johne's Disease in a Farmed Red Deer Herd in the U.K.
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
Johne's disease is a chronic wasting disease of ruminants. This paper describes a five year study on a herd of farmed red deer which had suffered a Johne's outbreak
Published: 1994-06-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: diarrhoea, post mortem, Chronic wasting disease, Johne's Disease