Deer

Deer

For information on deer including genetics, more about the national genetics database DEERSelect, biology, deer health, reproduction, transporting deer and more.

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Antlers

Velvet antler is 'the deer antler during its phase of rapid growth', and it gets the name ‘velvet‘ because of its velvet-like covering of hair.

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Behaviour

It is important that farmers understand normal behaviour in their deer in order to manage this unique animal (in a farmed sense).
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Reproduction

Reproductive productivity of the breeding herd is central to productivity to deer farming in New Zealand.

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Weaning

Weaning is the physical separation of calves from the hinds so that the calves are no longer dependent on their mothers for food (milk) and security.

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Deer Facts

Deer Facts

DINZ now publishes Deer Fact sheets. Each one is a summary of the latest information about topics relating to profitable deer farm management. Check out the Deer Facts that have been published so far >>

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