Deer and Camelids Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common type of deer farmed in Australia?

A

Fallow, followed by red deer (Red deer are most commonly farmed globally)

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2
Q

What are the male, female and young called with regard to Red deer?

A

Stag, Hind, and Calf

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3
Q

What are the male, female and young called with regard to Fallow deer?

A

Buck, Doe, and Fawn

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4
Q

What are the main products harvested from deer?

A
  1. Venison (meat)
  2. Velvet (horns)
  3. Skin
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5
Q

What are the three main temperate species of deer?

A
  1. Red
  2. Elk (Wapiti)
  3. Fallow
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6
Q

Which is the largest temperate species of deer?

A

Wapiti (350-450kg)

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7
Q

When should temperate species of deer be weaned?

A

In Autumn, before the rut (March to July)

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8
Q

What is the main stimulus for antler growth in temperate species?

A

Photoperiod (longer days)

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9
Q

When is velvet harvested?

A

Late spring or early summer (before it hardens)

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10
Q

What is buttoning?

A

When the antler should fall off, except because it has already removed it is only a small antler bud (end of winter or early spring)

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11
Q

How long is the velvet growing season?

A

3-4 months

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12
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What are some characteristic changes that occur within males during the rut?

A
  1. Neck Hypertrophy
  2. “Roar”
  3. Antler calcification
  4. Aggressive and territorial behaviour
  5. 30% body weight loss due to not eating
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13
Q

Describe the breeding behaviour of temperate females

A

Seasonally polyoestrus governed by photoperiod

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14
Q

Can anyone harvest velvet?

A

No, it must be carried out under veterinary supervision with appropriate analgesia OR by a farmer accredited through the national velvet accreditation scheme

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15
Q

What is the chemical stimulus for buttoning and antler calcification

A
  1. Increased daylight, decreased testosterone, buttoning and new growth
  2. Decreased daylight, increased testosterone, calcification of antlers
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16
Q

When is most velvet harvested?

A

October to November

17
Q

What is the type of camelid found in Australia?

A

Dromedary (single hump)

18
Q

Are camelids ruminants?

A

No, they are pseudo-ruminants

19
Q

What is the most common South American Camelid in Australia?

A

Alpaca

20
Q

What are the two most common types of alpaca found in Australia?

A
  1. Huacaya (fluffy)

2. Suri (dreadlocks)

21
Q

How many times are alpaca sheered per year?

A

Once (spring)

22
Q

The gestation length of an Alpaca is similar to what AHPS species?

A

Horse (11 months)

23
Q

Are alpacas seasonal breeders?

A

No, they mate any time of the year

24
Q

What is alpaca mating age?

A

Over 12 months, and at least 45kg

25
Q

What are alpaca adolescent called?

A

Tuis

26
Q

What are alpaca adult males called?

A

Macho

27
Q

What are alpaca adult females called?

A

Hembras

28
Q

What are alpaca young called?

A

Crias