Research

Barrell, G.K. (1984) Experimental manipulation of antler growth in red

Abstract of study investigating methods used for the induction of velvet antlers through the use of exogenous steroids

Mackintosh, C.G. (1993) Experimental Mycobacterium bovis Infection in Red Deer Weaners - Preliminary Findings

This paper shows the outcome of a trial undertaken on an infected deer farm to develop and experimental Tb model.

Mackintosh, C.G. (1994) Experimental tuberculosis infections in red deer.

Petersen, M. (2001) Extension projects a farmer's critique.

A farmer's view of the Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project

Walton, T. (1995) Extract action

This article considers issues of measuring quality in velvet and the benefits of velvet extracts

Mortimer, P.H. (1981) Facial eczema a threat to fallow?

Mortimer, P.H. (1984) Facial Eczema in Red and Fallow Deer

Scott, I (2002) Facial eczema in red deer and New Zealand Wapiti.

(2008) Fact Sheet: Environmental Key Practices

(2008) Fact Sheet: Productivity Key Practices

Littlejohn, R.P. (1999) Factors affecting behaviour, bruising and pH in a deer slaughter premises

This study aimed to identify ways to minimise stress prior to slaughter and ensure good quality venison. Ultimate pH is an important indicator of quality as it affects teh appearance, texture and shelf-life of meant. This paper presents results from the first year of the study

Asher, G. W. (1993) Factors affecting fallow weight gain

This article describes factors which affect fallow weight gain. Castration, grazing management, seasonal imbalances, feeding levels and concentrate feeding are the major factors described which affect weight gain of fallow deer

Moore, G.H. (1988) Factors affecting liveweight gain in red deer calves from birth to weaning.

Study of pre-weaning growth of red deer calves. Examines the factors influencing gain to provide estimates of correction values for estimating calf breeding values

Pollard, J.C. (1998) Factors affecting meat quality and welfare in a deer slaughter premises.

Waldrup, K.A. (1992) Fading Elk Syndrome Research

This paper includes a presentation which contains the results of some current research into diseases of elk ongoing at Invermay and addresses the terminology of elk diseases