Asher, G. W. (2010) Seasonal luteal cyclicity of pubertal and adult red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Animal Reproduction Science
Results of research to better understand processes around female puberty and breeding seasonality by describing the potential breeding season (i.e. oestrous cyclicity) of 3 red deer genotypes.
Published: 2010-10-06
Document type: Research Report
Keywords: Cervus elaphus, oestrus, ovulation, puberty, red deer, reproduction
Nicol, A.M. (1996) Seasonal Pasture Supply and Manipulation
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
In NZ's pastoral based animal industry there is a nee to match pasture supply with animal feed demands. This paper outlines the scope for manipulating feed demand
Published: 1996-04-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: liveweight, pasture, seasonality, growth, production system, feed requirements
Asher, G. W. (1992) Seasonal pattern of Births, Female Reproductive success and causes of Neonate mortality of farmed Red deer and Fallow deer in Northern NZ.
The Biology of Deer
Results from this paper show that the breed of deer, age, sex and birth weight all influence the neonate mortality rate
Published: 1992-01-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: dystocia, red, Dama, Fallow
Barrell, G.K. (1985) Seasonal profiles of plasma testosterone, prolactin and growth hormone in red deer stags.
Biology of Deer Production. Royal Society of NZ
Investigation changes in plasma testosterone and prolactin levels in adult red deer stags in NZ and related these to the antler growth cycle. The results of the study support the view that high levels of testicular steroids are required for antler hardening and that casting of antlers is associated with diminished testicular secretion of steroids. Also indicated a possible association between prolactin secretion and the antler casting process
Published: 1985-01-01
Document type: General Publication
Keywords: antler, growth hormone, prolactin, red, seasonality, testes, testosterone