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Production
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Summer tips for reindeer farmers
This article gives advice and suggestions about keeping reindeer comfortable and healthy during the hot summer months.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:09
Production
Autopsies - a source of information
What do you do with deer or elk that die? If you just bury it, or burn it, you may lose valuable information regarding your health management program. An experienced veterinarian can obtain much valuable data from a complete autopsy.
Jul 26, 2003, 08:56
Production
Quality assurance in the elk industry
It is critical to the success of our industry that we implement systems to ensure the safety and health of our consumable products. It is equally important that we convince the consumer that our deer and elk products are completely safe (and good for you), and make them aware of the comprehensive systems we have in place to do so.
Jul 25, 2003, 20:17
Production
What DNA can do for me
We have recently heard the call for DNA testing of white-tailed deer and elk. But the questions that immediately come to mind are... what is a DNA test and why do you need one?
Jul 25, 2003, 20:01
Production
Why deer die
A report on the findings of an extensive survey conducted by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine to identify what diseases affect the deer industry in Canada and the United States.
Jul 25, 2003, 19:49
Production
Handling of whitetails - Part IV
In this final article, the author talks about his experiences in trying to develop and produce equipment to safely restraint and handle whitetail deer.
Jul 25, 2003, 19:31
Production
Handling whitetails - Part III
This article gives a checklist of the items required and things to do when handling whitetail deer.
Jul 25, 2003, 17:40
Production
Handling whitetails - Part II
This article discusses the importance of a well-planned deer farm layout designed for your specific needs, your land and your methods of farming.
Jul 25, 2003, 17:13
Production
Is you quality assurance up to standards?
Discusses quality assurance programs that farmers must implement to gain consumer confidence in the safety of their food products.
Jul 25, 2003, 17:07
Production
Handling whitetails - Part I
This is the first article in a series about facilities and methods for handling farmed whitetail deer.
Jul 25, 2003, 16:49
Production
Preparing your deer and elk for winter
Fall is in the air, the rut is here and it's time to start thinking about hunting and managing our herds in preparation for winter... and we never know what we will get for winter weather this year!
Jul 25, 2003, 16:39
Production
Buying breeding stock
Deer and elk farmers who have been in the business for some time have developed an instinct based on their experiences for purchasing of breeding animals. For the rest of us, it is one scary thought, especially if you are about to part with a significant amount of your hard earned cash.
Jul 25, 2003, 16:13
Production
The follies of tranquilizing deer
Many deer farmers have had some pretty wild experiences when it comes to tranquilizing deer. Here is one story.
Jul 25, 2003, 15:52
Production
Transporting deer and elk
Elk and deer travel very well, given proper conditions. Safe, efficient and humane transportation requires thoughtful preparation, careful handling and proper design.
Jul 24, 2003, 20:52
Production
Elk on a beef farm
Many new elk farmers come to our industry from a background in the beef business. Many more beef farmers are watching our industry grow, and considering the possibility of adding an elk component to their beef farm. For those with an understanding of cattle production, the following discussion will allow you to think about elk farming as a comparison.
Jul 24, 2003, 20:38
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