Flint, P. (2006) Investigations of xylazine-related deaths in stags 44 Keywords: stress, welfare, xylazine Document Type: Research Report (Reference no. 1334) VARNZ funded study investigating a wide range of variables that may influence the probability of a stag dying after xylazine sedation to identify predisposing factors that may be used to manage or... [more] Published: May 06 Uploaded: May 06 Download Document (203kB)

(2006) ForageMaster workshops for deer farmers Deer Industry News 1 Keywords: forages, technology transfer Forage Master provides independent information on pasture and forage crops species and cultivars tailored to specific farm types Published: May 06 Uploaded: May 06 Download Document (152kB)

(2005) DEERSelect - Breeding for the 21st Century: Breeding Value Results Keywords: breeding values, genetic improvement Document Type: Popular Article (Reference no. 1328) DEERSelect is a hugely important development for the New Zealand deer industry. It provides opportunities for continuous improvement in on-farm productivity that are taken for granted in competing... [more] Published: Dec 05 Uploaded: Jan 06 Download Document (234kB)

McDowell, R, Stevens, D.R., Cave, V., Paton, R.J., Johnson, M. (2005) Effects of trees on fence-line pacing of deer and associated impacts on water and soil quality 18 Keywords: environment, soil compaction, soil erosion, water quality Document Type: Research Report (Reference no. 1357) Soil and water quality can be impaired by fence-line pacing. Our hypothesis was that well designed shelter could alleviate fence-line pacing. We took intact soil samples from near the fence-line and... [more] Published: Jun 05 Uploaded: May 06 Download Document (174kB)

McDowell, R (2005) How does a stream recover after deer have been prevented from wallowing? Progress report – year 1 9 Keywords: environment, soil erosion, water quality Document Type: Research Report (Reference no. 1354) 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... [more] Published: May 05 Uploaded: May 06 Download Document (215kB)

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