Research

Pearse, A.J.T. (1987) Wapiti handling at Orokonui.

(2012) Wapiti Sire Summary 1 Apr 2012 (sorted)

Drew, K.R. (1996) Wapiti/elk - the animal and its management

Ken Drew discusses the inclusion of wapiti genes into the NZ red deer industry to improve returns from venison and velvet antler

AgResearch (McDowell) (2007) Water quality of a stream recently fenced-off from deer

Fencing-off significantly improves water quality for nitrate and ammonium nitrogen, particulate and total phosphorus and suspended solids, but not for E. coli or dissolved reactive phosphorus.
Fencing-off and planting is an expensive exercise but may be cost-effective where there is a large catchment area relative to the receiving waterway.
Other factors that will limit the effectiveness include how quickly deer re-establish wallowing in other parts of the catchment, topography, soil type and climate.

McDowell, R (2007) Water quality of a stream recently fenced-off from deer

Fencing-off significantly improves water quality for nitrate and ammonium nitrogen, particulate and total phosphorus and suspended solids, but not for E. coli or dissolved reactive phosphorus. Fencing-off and planting is an expensive exercise but may be cost-effective where there is a large catchment area relative to the receiving waterway. Other factors that will limit the effectiveness include how quickly deer re-establish wallowing in other parts of the catchment, topography, soil type and climate.

Pollard, J.C. (1998) Weaning management.

Scott, I (2002) Weaning systems and growth.

Killorn, K.J. (1993) Welfare Concerns at a DSP

Lloyd, K. (2002) Welfare of deer at deer slaughter premises

Outlines the Animal Welfare act, NAWAC codes and requirements for AgM82 certification

Johnstone, A.C. (1993) Wet Lungs, Varicose Veins and Thoracic Cysts: Pathological Titbits from Batchelar Animal Health Laboratory

Pfeiffer, D.U. (1994) What do Diagnostic Tests really tell us?

A diagnostic test provides an objective way of reducing the uncertainty about the true condition of an animal. This paper discusses the diagnostic process, the use of tests and evaluting test performance

Pearse, A.J.T. (1990) What has made deer farming in New Zealand so successfull?

Archer, J.A. (2005) What is the value of improved growth genetics for venison production?

Most deer farmers believe genetic improvement is worthwhile, but few work out what that investment is worth to their farm. Using case study scenarios, we have quantified the benefit from improved growth genetics which apply to two typical commercial venison production systems.

While each deer farm is unique, the scenarios we have used will provide broad guidelines for farmers to evaluate their investment in improved growth genetics.

Asher, G. W. (2006) What major nutrient limits lactational yields of red deer hinds …. energy or protein?

The ME content of feed for grazing ruminants, has long been viewed as the primary measure of feed quality. The hypothesis proposed argues that the amount of protein in forage may be a major determinant of milk production, and hence calf growth, in red deer. The results of this study strongly support the concepts of energy maximisation and do not support the central hypothesis of potential protein deficiency. Data suggests that as little as 400 g/d is adequate for lactation in red deer hinds

Suttie, J.M. (1984) What makes antlers grow?

This article outlines work at Invermay into the factors behind velvet growth