@conference {41452,
	title = {Approaches in developing a successful trans-cervical AI programme for farmed deer},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {63},
	year = {2003},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {258-261},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	address = {Queenstown},
	abstract = {Trans-cervical artificial insemination (AI) in farmed deer has emerged as a highly successful reproductive tool that can rapidly increase rates of genetic gain in farmed deer. Conception rates in excess of 70\% are confidently achieved if all aspects of a simple programming prescription are followed. Hind nutrition, attention to hygiene and reducing individual animal and herd stress levels appear to be key factors, over and above that of semen quality and insemination skills. Many factors cumulatively affect success or failure within the typical eight week breeding season. Combinations of care and attention to detail are essential. This paper considers the interplay of these factors in advising choices made that underpin a successful trans-cervical AI programme based on commercial experiences. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Rhodes L and Pearse AJT and Asher GW}
}
@conference {41448,
	title = {Maintaining product quality from the farm gate to the processing facility},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {63},
	year = {2003},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {237-242},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	address = {Queenstown},
	abstract = {There is substantial evidence that pre-slaughter events (mustering and holding in yards, transport, lairage and preslaughter handling) have negative effects on product quality through bruising, hide damage and muscle pH. To minimise these negative effects, use of deer-specific, good stock handling procedures and appropriately designed facilities are essential. The duration of pre-slaughter events and human presence should be minimised. Yard pens should be appropriately sized, dark, quiet, and deer should be kept in familiar groups. Adherence to existing guidelines for transport, careful driving, and avoiding transport during hot weather are desirable. Showering deer upon arrival at the processing plant plus provision of water in lairage pens probably prevents dehydration. Conversely, showering under some conditions may add to stress and bruising damage in lairage. Research proposed to improve pre-slaughter handling includes taming and selection for tractable deer, definition of appropriate handling techniques and improved facility designs. Further work is also required to identify optimal practices for lairage, showering, washing and feeding. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Pollard JC and Littlejohn RP and Scobie DR and Pearse AJT and Stevenson-Barry JM}
}
@conference {40017,
	title = {Early induction of ovulation in yearling red deer hinds},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {46},
	year = {1986},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {171-174},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {No abstract supplied},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Fisher MW and Fennessy PF and Suttie JM and Corson ID and Pearse AJT and Davis GH and Johnstone PD}
}
