DEER INDUSTRY NZ

The deer difference Go to the full The deer difference section >>
The deer difference

Deer are a rich part of folklore in many cultures. Their unique products have long had an elite status as healthy foods and natural medicines. Our farmers are innovative, skilled and resourceful -- and most importantly, passionate about the deer difference.

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Deer Industry New Zealand Go to the full Deer Industry New Zealand section >>
Deer Industry New Zealand

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) represents and works alongside deer farmers, processors and marketers in New Zealand and in our international markets. This section covers the activities of DINZ and its associates.

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Our great products

New Zealand is the world’s largest source of tender, delicious farmed venison – arguably the most nutritious and healthy meat on the market – as well as highly-prized ingredients for modern health foods and traditional Chinese medicines.

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DEER HUB

Velvet & antlers Go to the full Velvet & antlers section >>
Velvet & 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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Breeding Go to the full Breeding section >>
Breeding

Central to successful deer farming in New Zealand is reproduction management. Poor performance in this area can limit farm productivity. Management of fertility, photo-periods (day length), calving and stags all contribute to performance.

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Farm Environment Go to the full Farm Environment section >>
Farm Environment

Learn more about water and soil management, best practice methods to improve biosecurity on farm, and health and safety reminders to minimise risk in your business.

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Feeding Go to the full Feeding section >>
Feeding

Nutrition, both intake and feed quality, has a major impact on productivity, determining reproductive performance, animal health, weaner live weight gain and timing of venison supply.

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Health Go to the full Health section >>
Health

Maintaining good deer health is crucial to production. This section covers the Major issues, Management calendar and Veterinary medicines.

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Handling & welfare Go to the full Handling & welfare section >>
Handling & welfare

Encompases all practices on farm, in shed, right through to transportation. Efficient deer handling, management and facility design is paramount in minimising stress on farm.

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Support Go to the full Support section >>
Support

Here you can find information about support services in the industry, ranging from educational events, to groups that come together to identify opportunities on farm.

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Research Go to the full Research section >>

NZDFA

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About Go to the full About section >>
About

The NZDFA was formed in 1975 to assist in maximising sustainable benefits for all deer farmers and to provide a linkage to the agricultural industry and the public.

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Governance Go to the full Governance section >>
Awards Go to the full Awards section >>
Awards

Information about various NZDFA awards such as the Matuschka Award, Life Members and velvet competitions

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NZDFA news Go to the full NZDFA news section >>
Events Go to the full Events section >>
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NZ Fallow Society Go to the full NZ Fallow Society section >>
NZ Fallow Society

A resource for Fallow Deer farmers. The Fallow Deer Society was established to encourage, educate, and support the farming of Fallow Deer in New Zealand.

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