Research

Welch, L.C. (1990) A Survey of the Veterinarian's Perspective of Velvet Harvesting of Stags.

Atkinson, G. (1993) A Tb Outbreak - MAF Involvement

This paper describes the effect of Tb outbreak on an accredited Tb-free red deer herd

Bingham, C.M. (1997) Abdominal Ultrasonography in Red Deer

A report of an alternative to rectal scanning of pregnancy in deer

Goddard, P.J. (1994) ACTH Stimulation Tests in Red Deer

The ACTH stimualtion test has been used as an indicator of stress in animals. This trial evaluated the test in red deer.

Barrell, G.K. (1989) Adrenal production of progesterone in red deer.

This study concludes adrenal glands as being a source of progesterone in red deer of both sexes and indicate that stress may stimulate secretion of progesterone directly from this source

Ingram, J.R. (1995) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone challenge in free ranging red deer. (Cervus Elaphus)

Wilson, P.R. (1989) Advanced calving in deer: Practical aspects.

Wilson, P.R. (1988) Advanced calving: field trials of Regulin" implants - a preliminary report."

Asher, G. W. (1990) Advanced reproduction techniques for farmed fallow

Examines recent advances in controlled reproduction of falow deer and speculates on future technologies

Webster, J.R. (1984) Advancement of mating in pubertal red deer hinds using melatonin or reduced daliy photoperiod.

Abstract of study looking at advancing mating and hence calving

Pearse, A.J.T. (1994) Advances in New Zealand farm management to enhance deer production to fulfil international market demands.

Griffin, J.F.T. (2000) Advances in Tb diagnosis and prevention: lessons gained from the New Zealand deer industry.

Discusses research carried out by the Deer Research Laboratory

Buddle, B. (1997) Advances in the Development of More Effective Vaccines

Attempts to eradicate Tb from farmed animals in NZ has been frustrated by wildlife reservoirs M. bovis. Tuberculosis vaccines could be an alternative control strategy but the development of an effective vaccine is some time off

Griffiths, W.M. (2008) Advancing Calving Date in New Zealand venison systems

Asher, G. W. (1991) Advancing the breeding season of farmed deer with melatonin implants

This paper discusses the potential role of Regulin in the NZ deer farming industry. It discusses how Regulin can be used to allow for better utilisation of pasture resources by inducing early weaning