Research

Beatson, N.S. (2001) The non-surgical recovery of embryos from red deer - a field clinical trial.

A trial looking at the feasibility of collection deer embryos using a non-surgical technique similar to that used in cattle

Drew, K.R. (1981) The nutrition of deer

An article discussing seasonal feed demand in both the stag and the hind

Drew, K.R. (1997) The nutrition of farmed deer - a review

Reviews feed and energy requirements for deer

Manley, T. (1982) The palatability of farmed and feral red deer.

Moore, G.H. (1986) The performance of a small fallow herd.

Blackshaw, J.K. (1991) The Philosophy of Animal Welfare.

Drew, K.R. (1983) The production of vension and by-products from hill country

Discusses the use of developed hill land for deer farming and how deer can be farmed to advantage when compared with sheep and cattle

Nicol, A.M. (2000) The Productivity of Deer Grazing Permanent Pasture

When available pasture is greater than 5.5kg DM/day/100kg liveweight or post grazing pasture mass is greater than 6-8 cm in height there is no significant increase in liveweight gain in young deer

Welch, L.C. (1991) The Proposed New Zealand Code of Practice for Velvet Harvesting: Implications for the Veterinarian.

Hargreaves, A.L. (1993) The Provision of Water to Deer in Lairage

This study was aimed at developing a watering system satisfactory for use in a DSP

Suttie, J.M. (1996) The Question of Hard Feeding of Deer

Looks at hard feeding as an enhancer of production rather than a substitute for pasture

Pearse, A.J.T. (1992) The recent status of deer farming in New Zealand.

Suttie, J.M. (1983) The relationship between kidney fat index and marrow fat percentage as indicators of condition in red deer stags (Cervus elephus).

Drew, K.R. (1999) The relationship of meat quality to age at slaughter and indicators of animal age in red deer stags and hinds

Tenderness appears to be the most important palatability factor in the acceptance of beef and other meats. Information about the impact on tenderness of factors such as sex, age and breed is lacking for deer. Age of stags is shown to have an important impact on tenderness. Attributes for estimating animal age are considered

Fennessy, P.F. (1990) The relative performance of Canadian wapiti and their hybrids.