Research

Drew, K.R. (1997) Technologies to improve the shelf life and preservation of fresh venison

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

Pollard, J.C. (1994) Temperament assessment in red deer

Deer can be difficult animals to handle which has lead to the suggest that quieter aniamls should be genetically selected. but to be selceted for a characteristic needs to be clearly defined, variable in the population and heritable. This paper describes a study which endeavoured to identify handling responses which could be quantified and variability was shown between individuals

Asher, G. W. (1992) Temporal relationship between oestrus, the pre-ovulatory LH surge, and ovulation in fallow deer.

Walker, I.H. (2001) Terminal Sires: Richmond Wrigthson Deer Performance Project Data

Elk or wapiti type stags are widely used as terminal sires but reproductive efficiency have often been inferior using these type of sires. This paper looks at some management tools used by RWDPP to try and improve reproductive preformance.

Griffin, J.F.T. (1991) Test and Slaughter for Disease Management.

Fyfe, F. (1990) The loner" Sambar."

Hunter, J.W. (1986) The Accreditation Programme for Tuberculosis Control In Farmed Deer

Cross, J.P. (1989) The acute inflammatory response in farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus)

Linney, L. (2001) The ACYM act an update

Discusses the Agricultural Compounds & Veterinary Medicines Act (2001) and how this will affect how animal remedies are dealt with by practitioners

Griffin, J.F.T. (1988) The aetiology of tuberculosis in farmed deer.

Boland, C. (2000) The Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 and products used in the deer industry.

Describes changes made to this Act and how they will effect the availability and use of products used on deer

Hodgson, J. (1999) The Animal/Pasture Interface in Deer Grazing Systems

This paper outlines pasture characteristics influencing herbage intake and diet delection and relates it to comparative information for other animal species. The paper also discusses the use of this information in developing sward taget guidelines for pasture management in deer grazing systems

Griffin, J.F.T. (1989) The Art of Tb Diagnosis in Deer.

English, A.W. (1991) The Australian Deer farming Industry - Issues and Prospects in 1991.

Kelly, R.W. (1976) The behaviour and growth of deer on improved pastures.