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Deer Deer health planning: for welfare and profit

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Body condition score

WEBBCS is measured on a five-point scale, with 5 representing ‘very good condition’ (fat) and 1 representing ‘very poor condition’ (cachexia or emaciated). However, most farmers assess using half-scores (effectively making it a 10-point scale). BCS is used to monitor the nutritional well-being and health of hinds, particularly around the

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Deer welfare is key

WEBDeer welfare is key. Early farmed deer herds were founded on animals captured from the wild. The pioneer farmers quickly learned that deer could be farmed successfully, so long as the deer were provided with quality feed in a low-stress, free-range farming environment. Minimising stress and ensuring high levels of animal welfare are foundation

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Stags and antlers

WEBAntlers and red deer behaviour. Rutting stags defend prime rutting territory and seek to keep hinds (the ‘harem’) within that territory. When two rutting stags confront each other, there is initially a form of ritualised display involving roaring and a showing-off of antlers. This display sometimes involves parallel walking by the stags in

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Free-range deer farming

WEBThe deer difference. Free-range deer farming. Search. Breeding hinds on an Otaki, North Island, farm. There are about 1400 deer farms in Aotearoa New Zealand, running a total of 833,000 deer (2020), of which 582,000 are in the South Island. Deer farms are found throughout the North and South Islands on most land classes and climate zones.

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DEER FACTS Bio- Exotic diseases: take the risks seriously

WEBBIOSECURITY 01 December DEER FACTS Bio- ity Exotic diseases: take the risks seriously Keep your eyes open! This Deer Fact features two diseases we have never had in New Zealand. Both would have a major economic impact if

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Deer Internal parasites

WEBI E August Internal parasites DEER FACTS A costly problem Internal parasites are a significant animal health issue on many deer farms. Young deer carrying internal parasites may have

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First two New Zealand velvet health food claims approved in Korea

WEBNov 17, 2023. The first two health functional food (HFF) claims, with extracts using New Zealand velvet, have now been approved by Korea’s food safety authorities, aimed at improving prostate function and anti-fatigue. It is also the start of an exciting new era for New Zealand velvet in its top market. New Zealand velvet was prominent at the

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Sheep & Beef Cattle

WEBThe three steps This workbook will act as a guide for the Health Review. It is designed to be an interactive process. Action required Information and tips Text area for you to fill in

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Deer Industry New Zealand

WEBDeer Industry New Zealand. DINZ is an industry-good, levy-funded organisation with a small, diverse team skilled in marketing, research, advocacy, communications, farm production, quality assurance and culinary development. We work with deer farmers, processors and marketers to promote a profitable and confident deer industry.

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