Research

Mason, P.C. (1997) Internal parasites of deer in New Zealand

This paper reviews parasites of deer in NZ and discusses the use of pharmaceutical products for the control of these parasites

Matthews, L.R. (1993) International animal welfare issues.

Kusmartono (1996) Intra-ruminal particle size reduction in deer fed fresh perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) or chicory (Cichorium intybus).

Kusmartono (1996) Intra-ruminal particle size reduction in red deer fresh perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) or chicory (Cichorium intybus).

This paper presens results showing that chicory can be broken down faster in the rumen with less rumination than for perennial ryegrass, and that some deer(60%) could break down swallowed chicory to below the critical particle size without ruminating at all

Mackintosh, C.G. (1995) Intra-tonsil - An experimental model for tuberculosis in deer.

Thompson, B.R. (2008) Intra-uterine transmission of Mycobacterium avium subsp

This study demonstrated a high rate of transmission of M. ptb from dam to fetus in red deer, and a potential risk of transmission to fawns suckling from mothers that are subclinically affected with Johne’s disease.

Walker, I.H. (1999) Introduction to Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project

This paper introduces the Richmond Wrightson Deer Performance Project run by the Hawkes Bay Branch of the Deer Farmers Association

Massey, W. (1986) Invermay herd goes commercial at Orokonui.

Fennessy, P.F. (1986) Invermay replies (to Who said imported stags don't turn on?)

Bright, B.P. (2007) Investigation into Agents Suitable for the Removal or Inactivation of Spores of “Blown Pack” Causing Clostridium Species from the Pelts of Live Deer

Only one commercial wash product was more effective than a water wash at reducing Clostridia spores from deer pelts (out of four commercial products). The reduction was most likely due to physical removal of the spores rather than killing spores. The reduction although significant does not suggest that the resulting level would be a ‘safe’ level to prevent Clostridia spores from contaminating venison in a DSP. However it may still have use when used in combination with other management measures (i.e. it is one step along a series of control measures that will incrementally reduce spore level

AgResearch (Bright et al) (2007) Investigation into Agents Suitable for the Removal or Inactivation of Spores of “Blown Pack” Causing Clostridium Species from the Pelts of Live Deer (Poster)

Brenton-Rule, T. (2001) Investigation of apparent vaccine breakdown.

Investigates suggest that much could be done to improve on-farm use and adminsration of vaccines to deer.

Wagner, J. (1998) Investigation of poor calving performance

The possible causes of a lowered weaning precentage were investigated in this study.

McHugh, P. (1992) Investigation of Poor Velvet Production

Ridler, A.L. (2000) Investigations into the epidemiology of Brucella ovis in stags

Paper examines the transmission of Brucella ovis from rams to stags and stags to stags