Research

Francis, S. (1995) Reverse-Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR) to detect gene expression in cultured cells from the deer antler

Hill, S. (2002) Review of calving losses in an intensively managed red deer herd

This study showed that reproductive wastage in yearlings reflects failure to conceive as much as calf death. The main causes of wastage were seen to be, overcrowding, hind to hind disturbance and disruption to the hind calf bond in early life. Improvements may be made by lowering stocking density and enhancing the calving environment

Charleston, W.A.G. (2001) Review of deer anthelmintics

A review of the information on the efficacy of the anthelmintics used in deer and the implications are of what is known and what isn't

Mackintosh, C.G. (2002) Review of Deer Diseases

Summary of the "Review of Diseases of Farmed Deer" commissioned by DEEResearch

Matthews, L.R. (2002) Review of Deer Welfare

This review covers a wide range of deer farming and handling practices in respect of their potential welfare implications and identifies priorities for welfare research

(2002) Review of Diseases of Farmed Deer

A summary of the major endemic, emerging and exotic diseases of risk to farmed deer in New Zealand. A brief description of each is provided. The review concludes with a summary of the economic impact of disease on the deer industry, the role of preventative medicine programmes and proposed research priorities to provide information to enhance deer health, welfare and production and protect market access for the future

Pearse, A.J.T. (1993) Review of international session.

Simmons, N,J. (2003) Review of Processing

A review commissioned by DEEResearch covering three main areas: the effects of processing on venison quality, opportunities for value-adding to venison and teh causes and potential mechanisms to overcome blown-pack-causing clostridia. Each topic is discussed in light of current knowledge, recent key developments in teh area, industry practice and opportunities for improvements and further research

Livingstone, P.G. (1993) Review of the animal health board's five year strategy.

Grace, N.D. (2002) Review of the Trace Element Nutrition of Deer

A summary of research relating to the trace element requirements of deer and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of deficiencies. Deals especially with copper, selenium and iodine

Walker, I.H. (1999) Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project Interim Reproduction Results

This paper gives some interim results from the 1998 breeding season

Harcourt, R.G. (1996) Risk Factors Associated with Bruising in Red Deer at a Commercial Slaughter Plant

Bruising of slaughter animals has both economic and welfare implications. To identify potential risk factors this study surveyed bruising of red deer carcasses from a single deer slaughter plant over a three year period

Audige, L. J-M. (1994) Risk Factors for Adult Hind Conception

This paper presents preliminary results of analysis of risk factors for deer calf bodyweight at 4 months of age

Audige, L. J-M. (1994) Risk factors for weaner deer bodyweight

Corson, I.D. (1995) Role of Steroids in Antler Growth of Red Deer Stags

Six studies were carried out in red deer stags to test hypotheses concerning the importance of steroidal control of velvet antler growth and to investigate mechanisms by which these hormones exert their effects. Overall it was concluded that velvet antler growth can occur without testosterone stimulation during the period of velvet growth, but the data reinforce the concept that the timing of antler growth is linked to the annual cycle of testosterone