Ambler, G.R. (1990) High Concentrations of IGF-1 and IGF-2 Receptors with Absent GH Receptors in Red Deer Antler: Implications for Control of Bone Growth
Australian Society of Endocrinology
High concentrations of IGF-2 receptors support its role as a local bone growth factor, while the presence of IGF-1 receptors in teh absence of GH receptors suggests that for this tissue IGF-1 has a classical endocrine role
Published: 1990-01-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: antler, growth hormone, IGF-1, IGF-2, physiology
Walker, I.H. (2000) Hind reproduction and growth data update: Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project.
NZVA Deer Branch Conf. Proceedings
Highlights pregnancy scanning data of a group of hinds and how this relates to lactational growth and yearling growth rates
Published: 2000-05-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: liveweight, management, pregnancy, productivity, reproduction, ultrasound, weaners, growth
Sigsgaard, J. (1994) Hind-calf bonding during the neonatal period: evidence of mismatching in farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus)
International Deer Biology Congress
On some deer farms, paddock size, stock density and human activity can prevent isolation of hind and calf away form other deer at the time of parturition. This may compromise the integrity of neonatal bonding between mother and offspring. The objective of this study was to consider the possible consequences of these behavioural changes imposed around parturition on some farms
Published: 1994-01-01
Document type: Conference Papers/Proceedings
Keywords: Cervus, parturition, red, reproduction, behaviour
McDowell, R (2005) How does a stream recover after deer have been prevented from wallowing? Progress report – year 1
A study was initiated to see if fencing-off a wallowing area from deer could improve water quality. During the first year of this trial the site has been left unfenced to establish a baseline. This data in conjunction with previous data for another study indicates that water quality guidelines were exceeded for several parameters (E. coli, suspended solids, total P, and ammoniacal-N). However, the high level of contamination should emphasize the beneficial effect of fencing-off once completed.
Published: 2005-05-31
Document type: Research Report
Keywords: water quality, environment, soil erosion
Tate, M.L. (1988) How hybrids are identified
The Deer Farmer
This article outlines how the the hybrid identification test works using four single gene markers which show different types in Elk and Red deer. A combination of Elk and Red deer gene markers in the blood of an animal clearly identifies that animal as a hybrid
Published: 1988-11-01
Document type: Popular Article Article from The Deer Farmer
Keywords: Cervus, genetics, hybridisation, red, wapiti, bloodtyping, elk
Drew, K.R. (1990) How the best-dressed deer are faring.
The Deer Farmer
A comparison of carcass composition in breeds showed that NZ wapiti had a slightly lower dressing percentage (DP) than fallow, reds and some hybrids. It appeared that all the deer were at least 10% higher in DP than sheep
Published: 1990-01-01
Document type: General Publication
Keywords: Cervus, Fallow, red, wapiti, Dama, productivity, venison, carcass