Matthews, L.R. (1999) Non-chemical techniques for inducing analgesia prior to velveting: 11. The effect of the NaturOTM technique on subsequent antler production.
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
This study looked at the effects of teh use of compression analgesia on spikers on velvet production in the following year.
Published: 1999-03-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: velvet, velvet removal, analgesia, spikers, velvet production
McCabe, S.M. (1988) Nutritive value of willow (Salix sp.) for sheep, goats and deer.
Journal of Agricultural Science
the results of this study show that willows grown during spring and summer could adequately be used as supplementary feed during summer droughts and that willow could be used most effectively if fed to goats, followed by deer, with sheep being the least efficient
Published: 1988-01-01
Document type: General Publication
Keywords: growth, pasture, digestion, feed value
Hicks, T., AgResearch, Lister, C., Plant & Food Research (2022) NZ Venison Co-Products Nutritional Characterisation and Value Addition
Bioresource
The purpose of this project was to charaterise the nutritional profile of venison offal and co-products for publication in the NZ Food Composition Database (NZFCD), describe their attribution in the human diet and highlight potential value addition strategies for venison offal and co-products for a range of food-grade product types.
Published: 2022-06-30
Document type: Research Report
Keywords: nutrition, diet, co-products, venison, offal, nutritionalprofile, nutritional composition, protein, NZFCD, processing, nutrients, dietary intake