Deer

Question 1

Deer spp. temperate vs. subtropical

Answer 1

Grow and shed antlers each year in the deer spp. we mainly will deal with in AUS and NZ

* Ruminants

Question 2

Important deer sub-group differences– temperate vs. subtropical

Answer 2

Question 3

Considerations with deer fences and yards?

Answer 3

Fractured jaw e.g.

Question 4

Getting deer into confined spaces

Answer 4

Question 5

Capture myopathy?

Answer 5

HOW DOES IT HAPPEN?

When the muscle is exerted (used) its

metabolism changes from aerobic (uses oxygen)

to anaerobic (uses stored energy in the muscles).

This leads to the build up of lac<c></c>

<p>acidosis. Lac<c>

<p>pH in the body, affec<ng>

<p>affects oxygena<on>

<p>leading to myosi<s>

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<p>Myoglobin damages the excre<on>

<p>kidney (the renal tubule). Other organs are</p>

<p>affected: the lungs become congested and bleed.</p>

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Question 6

Common Yarding Injuries

Answer 6

Question 7

Red deer crushes

Answer 7

Question 8

Fallow Drop Floor Crush

Answer 8

Question 9

Hard Antlers on deer farms

Answer 9

Question 10

Antlers (general)

Answer 10

Question 11

Dangers of captive stags

Answer 11

PARTICULAR DANGERS OF HAND REARED MALE FARM

ANIMALS

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Socialised to humans

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Confusion re own species iden<ty></ty>

<p>•</p>

<p>Lack of fear of humans (beware “quiet” bulls)</p>

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<p>Grow up to become deadly dangers</p>

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<p>Unexpected challenge of humans for dominance</p>

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<p>cycles</p>

<p>PREVENTION</p>

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<p>Early castra<on: fawns- lamb elastrator rings>

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<p>Minimum handling if ar<ficially>
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Question 12

Stag antler Ca and Phosphorous Demand

Answer 12

Question 13

Answer 13

Question 14

Answer 14

Question 15

Blocks for deer antler removal

Answer 15

Question 16

Red Deer Velvet Removal

Answer 16

Question 17

Key Deer Nutrition Facts

Answer 17

Question 18

Capacity of deer to digest fibre

Answer 18

Question 19

Deer Nutrition and Pregnancy

Answer 19

Concerned about capture myopathy

Question 20

Birth Weight and associated with survival

Answer 20

Question 21

Trace Element Deficiencies in Deer

Answer 21

Question 22

Sick Deer Behaviour

Answer 22

Question 23

Destruction of sick or injured deer? After considerations?

Answer 23

Euthanased or Dead Deer

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Make full use of ALL bodies for Dx and further

learning. Histopath etc confirms gross

findings.

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Also allows spot checks on:

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past health events

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current parasite status

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response to recent treatments

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Current nutri<onal></onal>

<p>DON’T WASTE SUCH IMPORTANT DATA</p>

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Question 24

Female Deer Repro

Answer 24

Question 25

Deer obstetrics

Answer 25

Question 26

Hind/fawn bonding

Answer 26

Question 27

Deer GA

Answer 27

Question 28

Lungworms in red and fallow deer?

Answer 28

Question 29

GI worms in deer

Answer 29

Question 30

Worming options for deer

Answer 30

Question 31

Key deer diseases

Answer 31

Question 32

Enterocolitis and diarrhoea in deer

Answer 32

Question 33

Less important deer diseases

Answer 33

Question 34

Presentation with muscle weakness, poor jaw tone

Answer 34

Question 35

Deer and FMD

Answer 35

Question 36

Deer Transport Vehicles

Answer 36

Question 37

Assessing Live Weights in Deer

Answer 37

Question 38

Immobilisation and Sedation of Deer

Answer 38

Question 39

Deer Drug Dose Rates

Answer 39

Question 40

Routine Sedative Drug Recording Sheet or Diary

Answer 40

Question 41

Deer Intramuscular Drug Administration

Answer 41