Research

Drew, K.R. (1996) Deer Nutritional Requirements

The most important nutrient for deer is energy. Digestible energy is every variable among feeds meeting the energy requirements of deer is the most important nutritional objective

Wilson, P.R. (1990) Deer on Red Clover Produce Red Urine: A Case Report.

Robinson, A.J. (1987) Deer Parapoxvirus: A new virus

Anderson, M.V. (1984) Deer Parasite Studies

Pattison, M. (1988) Deer Product Markets - Latest Trends and Developments.

Stevens, D.R. (1992) Deer production from ryegrass - and tall fescue-based pastures

This study looked at tall fescue and tall fescue/chicory/redc clover pastures compared with high and low endophyte ryegrass pastures. Liveweight gain and carrying capacity were measured in spring and summer one year after establishment. Pasture parameters were measured to explain differences in animal performance

Drew, K.R. (1992) Deer production in New Zealand

Reviews the progress made in terms of animal biology and the products of deer farming, also a review on the rate of progress by New Zealand deer farmers

Woodford, K.B. (1991) Deer Production in Tropical and Subtropical Environments.

Moore, G.H. (1985) Deer production.

Ward, J (2011) Deer progeny test: initiation, goals and drivers

Abstract into objectives of the central progeny test operating in the deer industry

Wilson, P.R. (1998) Deer reproductive performance, risk factors, and management decisions

Reproductive preformance is a major determinant of productivity and economic viability on commerical deer farms. This study presents a series of indices for measurement of reproductive performance

Drew, K.R. (1998) Deer research - past and future

In this article, Ken Drew reviews what NZ scientists have discovered about deer production and health, and points the way to the future

Drew, K.R. (1996) Deer Research- it let the N.Z. industry

Ken Drew reviews the research history and the development of the deer industry, and how quickly it evolved over just 20 years

Campbell, A.C. (2001) Deer sedation, prescription animal remedies and veterinarian's & liability.

Looks at the legislation surrounding the administering of animal remedies and the responsibilies of those involved

Hutchings, S. (1994) Deer TB Testing and Control for Veterinarins - The Future

To maintain their role in Deer Tb control veterinarians need to examine their performance in the field and evaluate why they want to have a continued role in deer Tb control