Drew, K.R. (1984) Matching tenderness with a price-tag.
The Deer Farmer
Discusses how factors such as slaughter and processing conditions, freezing and thawing, and carcass treatment affect tenderness of venison
Published: 1984-01-01
Document type: General Publication
Keywords: venison, Cervus, red
Drew, K.R. (1981) Meat production from deer
DFA Conference Proceedings
Discusses venison production, components of a deer carcass and carcass fat
Published: 1981-01-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: farming, red, venison, Cervus
Wilson, P.R. (1992) Melatonin and Antler Harvest Dates
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
This study investigates whether melatonin given to 1-year-old stags would advance the antler growth cycle to enable farmers to select stags for their future velvetting herds at a time when they can capitalise on the seasonal high venison schedule and when carcasses should grade prime
Published: 1992-06-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: velvet production, antler, antler growth, melatonin, hormones