Research

Schaefer, A.L. (2002) Evaluation of compression for analgesia for velvet antler removal.

Bouma, A.L. (1988) Evaluation of Domosedan" in Farmed Red Deer."

Tate, M.L. (1992) Evaluation of hybrids between Pere David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus) and red deer (Cervus elaphus) as a resource for genetic linkage mapping

Evaluating the use of Pere David and Red deer hybrids as a model for genetic studies and genetic linkage mapping in deer

Adu, E.K. (1998) Evaluation of lotus corniculatus for increasing pre-weaning growth of red and hybrid deer.

The results presented in this paper establish Lotus corniculatus as being a superior feed for lactating deer hinds and their calves

Suttie, J.M. (1998) Evaluation of New Zealand Velvet Antler Efficacy and Diagnostic Testing

This paper describes an extensive series of studies which are designed to test the efficacy of New Zealand velvet antler and reports progress toward diagnostic testing of velvet antler

Carter, C.E. (1984) Evaluation of the Tuberculin Test in Deer

Stevenson, J.M. (1989) Evaluation of venison colour by an objective method using CIELAB values.

Manley, T. (1988) Exogenous and endogenous progesterone in ovariectomised red deer hinds.

Asher, G. W. (1989) Exogenous melatonin modifies the seasonal pattern of LH and testosterone secretion in adult male fallow deer

Investigation the effects of s.c. melatonin implants on LH/testosterone secretion during the transistion into the rut. Results showed that exogenous melatonin exerts some of its effects on seasonality via and alteration in pituitary LH secretion

Bryce, A. (2001) Exotic deer diseases of importance

Paper gives an overview of the more important deer diseases that are exotic to NZ.

Mackintosh, C.G. (1990) Exotic disease of deer.

Mackintosh, C.G. (1988) Exotic Diseases of Deer: A Review.

Wagner, J. (1999) Experiences and Observations of a TAO

A TAO's review of the practical and oral sections of the assessment as set out by the Deer Tb Control Standards Committee.

Fairley, R.A. (1984) Experiences with Leptospirosis in New Zealand Farmed Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)

Suttie, J.M. (1990) Experimental Mainpulation of the Neural Control of Antler Growth

This review considers direct manipulation of teh nerves supplying the pedicle and antler and indirect manipulation by geophysical and traumatic forces