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General
Questions and Answers about Deer Farming
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about deer farming in North America.
Sep 4, 2004, 10:58

Hunting
The Decline in Hunting
Statistics show that hunting in North America is declining. This article looks at some of the reasons for this decline.
Sep 4, 2004, 09:47

Health
Rethinking CWD
According to Mr. Forrest, various strains of Spiroplasma bacteria produce similar symptoms and conditions generally associated with the TSE disease and its causal agents.
Jul 26, 2003, 10:08

General
Proud to be a deer farmer
One deer farmers describes why she went into deer farming and why she continues to believe in the value and future of the industry.
Jul 26, 2003, 10:01

Health
An alternative theory about CWD
The Spiroplasma theory I have presented in my paper is sufficiently different from current CWD causative theory to create a bit of a stir. Perhaps 95% of the scientific community has subscribed to "prions" as being the causative agent of all TSE diseases, which has helped spread "prion hysteria" all over the world. A small group of scientists, myself included, believe prions are a symptom of the disease and do not cause the disease.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:53

Miscellaneous
How Dirty Dick, the evil-eyed reindeer nearly ruined Christmas in 2002
Our second Christmas story about Dirty Dick, the evil-eyed reindeer and his adventures with Santa Claus.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:48

Antlers
Improving antler production
Profit in the elk business depends on improving the volume and efficiency of antler production. When grain and other feed is expensive, it is difficult to spend the money to try to increase returns from antlers, but the investment may be worth it. Elk that have good genetics for antler growth will return your investment.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:45

Health
Unraveling the mysteries of CWD
Describes the methods used by the CFIA staff to investigate CWD outbreaks.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:42

Venison
A chef's perspective on promoting elk meat
A celebrity chef gives his opinions on how best to promote elk meat to consumers.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:39

Health
Reindeer die from West Nile Virus
Describes the circumstances surrounding the deaths of reindeer due to West Nile Virus, and the precautions owners should take.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:35

Industry
Deer farming in Norway
This article looks at the history and recent developments in the deer farming industry in Norway.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:31

Health
Possible cause of CWD discovered
Looks at the research evidence that the Spiroplasma bacterium may play a role in the transmission and cause of chronic wasting disease.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:27

General
Rethinking wildlife management departments
Looks at the job being done by wildlife managment departments, some of the issues and problems, and possible alternative ways to manage these resources.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:21

Nutrition
Feeding elk in the aftermath of a drought
Finding ways to get through the drought that has stunted, and in some cases annihilated, the first cut of hay and any pasture growth, is no laughing matter. It can involve some tough decisions. This article examines some strategies for feeding your elk during dry times.
Jul 26, 2003, 09:17

Business
Elk farming - the rest of the story
We have noticed that a recent flurry of articles was based only on a few issues and tended to dwell on the negatives facing the elk farming industry. We are here to set the record straight!
Jul 26, 2003, 09:15


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