Research

Fletcher, J. (1990) The Welfare of Farmed Deer: The UK Perspective.

Shi, Z.D. (1991) Thyroid function is involved in seasonal reproductive regression in red deer stags.

This paper discusses studies investigating the role of thyroid function in regulation of seasonal reproduction in red deer stags

Anderson, G.M. (1997) Thyroidectomy blocks the transition to seasonal anoestrus in female red deer.

Wilson, P.R. (1987) Ticks on Deer

Berg, D.K. (1993) Time course of oocyte maturation, fertilisation and sperm transport events in red deer

Abstract outlining study undertaken to determine timing of oocyte maturation, fertilisation, sperm transport and motility events in red deer

Mackintosh, C.G. (1995) Timing it right

This article provides options for which vaccination against Yersiniosis can be included in the annual farming calender. The two main options outlined for vaccination are weaning before the rut and weaning after the rut

Jopson, N. (1997) Tissue mobilization rates in male fallow deer (Dama dama) as determined by computed tomography: the effects of natural and enforced food restriction.

The effects of body composition, hormone status and season on changes in fat and muscle reserves during the rut were examined in fallow bucks. It was concluded that the intitial amount of fat reserve and presence or absence of testosterone produced clear differences in the pattern of body tissue mobilization in fallow bucks

Watson, T.G. (1984) Tissue Worm in Red Deer - Symptoms and Control

MAF AgLink covering symptoms and control of tissue worm in red deer and wapiti

Moore, G.H. (1981) To wean or not to wean ... is it a question?

Fennessy, P.F. (1987) Toward 2000: an agricultural scientist's perspective

Duffy, M.S. (1994) Towards a Serodiagnostic Test for Elaphostronglylus cervi Infections

Discusses the need for a reliable method of diagnosing parasites with the increase movement of cervids between countries

Walker, I.H. (2000) Trace element observations from commercial deer farms: Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project data

Examines trace elements and the effect they have on deer farm productivity

Brooks, S.P. (1984) Trace Elements

Beatson, N.S. (2000) Trace elements data from the Deermaster Project

Looks at the results of a trial with reference to supplementation, current guidelines on adequate levels and incidence of clinical deficiency.

Familton, A.S. (1985) Trace elements in Deer