Semiadi, G. (1994) The grazing patterns of Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) and Red deer (Cervus elaphus) in captivity.
NZ Journal of Agricultural Research
The purpose of this study was to construct time budgets of feeding activites of sambar deer over full 24-hr, establish if these change with season, compare these measurements for sambar deer with red deer
Published: 1994-01-01
Document type: Published Journal Article
Keywords: grazing behaviour, red, sambar deer, seasonality
Suttie, J.M. (1982) The influence of nutrition and photoperiod on the growth of antlers of young red deer
Caesar Kleburg Wildlife Institute
This study tested the interaction between nutrition and photoperiod on antler development
Published: 1982-01-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: antler growth, Cervus, antler, nutrition, photoperiod, red, velvet, velvet production
Fisher, M.W. (1995) The influence of the stag on pubertal development in the red deer hind.
Animal Science
The possible influence of social factors on the timing of puberty in the hind was investigated using seasonally advanced (melatonin treated) hinds and stags. The study suggested the presence of the male is important in determining the timing of puberty
Published: 1995-01-01
Document type: Published Journal Article
Keywords: melatonin, puberty, red, social interaction
Asher, G. W. (1981) The Mid-Northern regions - reproduction and growth 1980/81
The Deer Farmer
Covers on-farm monitoring of Red and Fallow deer during the birth season and a postal survey to deer farms in the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and South Auckland areas
Published: 1981-03-01
Document type: Popular Article Article from The Deer Farmer
Keywords: Fallow, mating, nutrition, red, reproduction, Dama
Suttie, J.M. (1994) The New Zealand Velvet Antler Industry: Background and Research Findings
Korean Society of Pharmacology
This paper was presented to Korean Pharmacists and Korean Oriental Medicien Doctors to background the New Zealand deer industry and outline New Zealand's velvet research programme covering breeding, production systems, nutrition, product and extract development and testing the efficacy of velvet for a range of health benefits
Published: 1994-09-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: velvet, velvet efficacy, antler