Killorn, K.J. (1993) Welfare Concerns at a DSP
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
Published: 1993-07-06
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: deer slaughter, DSP, Quality Assurance, stress, transport, velvet removal, welfare
Lloyd, K. (2002) Welfare of deer at deer slaughter premises
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
Outlines the Animal Welfare act, NAWAC codes and requirements for AgM82 certification
Published: 2002-05-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: DSP, legislation, MAF, transport, welfare
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.
Published: 2005-12-13
Document type: Research Report
Keywords: economics, production, calving, genetic improvement, breeding, venison production
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
Published: 2006-10-03
Document type: Research Report
Keywords: calves, diet, energy intake, energy requirements, feed intake, feed requirements, feed value, growth, lactation, liveweight gain, milk, nutrition, protein
Suttie, J.M. (1984) What makes antlers grow?
The Deer Farmer
This article outlines work at Invermay into the factors behind velvet growth
Published: 1984-01-01
Document type: Popular Article Article from The Deer Farmer
Keywords: antler, antler growth, Cervus, hormones, physiology, red
Suttie, J.M. (1986) What the bolters? Precocious Puberty in Red Deer Stags
The Deer Farmer
Discussing the phenomenon of bolters - well grown stag claves that commence pedicle growth early (at three months of age) and by six months have clean antlers and look like miniature yearlings rather than calves. Assuming clean antlres is a sign of fertility then these stags go through puberty about one year ahead of their equals
Published: 1986-07-01
Document type: Popular Article Article from The Deer Farmer
Keywords: fertility, growth, Cervus, red, reproduction
Dratch, P.A. (1987) What's a wapiti? ...and who will buy it?
The Deer Farmer
Discusses plan of creating wpaiti market, with emphasis placed on meat quality particularly palatability and appearance.
Published: 1987-01-01
Document type: General Publication
Keywords: wapiti, Cervus, genetics, management
Isherwood, P. (1996) What's in a food? Feed Evaluation
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
Identifies the major component of a food and shows how these can be measured by chemical and animal based methods. It explains the importance of feeding value
Published: 1996-04-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: dry matter, feed value, energy content, protein, digestibility
Asher, G. W. (1990) Where to now for the Pere David hybrids?
The Deer Farmer
The paper gives a background summary of the Pere David hybrids with particular reference to their reproduction cycle, and hybridisation acheived from crossing with red deer
Published: 1990-01-01
Document type: Article from The Deer Farmer
Keywords: genetics, hybridisation, Pere David, Elaphurus