Research

Wilson, P.R. (1991) Sustainable Deer Farming.

Fennessy, P.F. (1989) Synchronisation of the Oestrous Cycle in Deer.

Stevenson-Barry, J.M. (2000) Systems for quality venison

Discusses results from a trial looking at pH and other factors which can affect venison quality

Barrell, G.K. (1990) Tamoxifen and clomiphene have oestrogen agonist actions on the regulation of LH secretion in red deer hinds.

Wilson, P.R. (1996) Target-setting - Body Condition Scores and Weights

Quality Assurance involves setting targets and achieving them. This paper looks at the issue of target setting for body condition scoring and weights

Carter, C.E. (1993) Tb Control in the New Zeland Deer Industry: A Review of Progress

Outline of the Industry's progress to date

Hegarty, N. (1992) TB farming gets support: research ready to roll.

Carter, C.E. (2000) Tb in deer — current progress and future options

Discusses the Animal Health Board's Pest Management Strategy

Walker, I.H. (1992) TB Quality Assurance Scheme

This paper demonstrates the Tb control scheme

Mackintosh, C.G. (1997) Tb Resistance in Deer - Preliminary Results

This study shows there is a strong heritable basis to the natural resistance/susceptibilty of red deer to Tb caused by Mycobacterium bovis.

Mackintosh, C.G. (1999) Tb-like lessions at the DSP

This paper updates the situation with the consequences of discovering tuberculoid lessions that are typical of or suspicious for Tb in deer at a deer slaughtering plant (DSP). The paper also provides a platform for discussion on how to assist vets to help thei rclients to deal with these issues

Barrell, G.K. (1985) Techniques for Artificial Manpulation of Ovulation in Deer

Jabbour, H.N. (1991) Techniques of oestrous synchronisation and artificial insemination of farmed fallow deer and red deer.

Asher, G. W. (1992) Techniques of oestrous synchronisation and artificial insemination of farmed fallow deer and red deer.

This paper gives a review of the recent research and commercial advancements of oestrus synchronisation, semen collection/processing and artificial insemination techniques for Red deer and Fallow deer

Drew, K.R. (1989) Technologies to improve the shelf life and preservation of fresh venison

Discusses modern technologies used to improve the shelf life and preservation of venison. Electrical stimulation to reduce toughness, packaging systems to present the meat at an acceptable colour and optimum storage and transport of venison