Traceability systems for Australian farmed deer: Options paper
The Australian farmed deer industry does not currently mandate the use of animal identification (ID) or movement traceability. Deer are susceptible to foot and mouth...
42 pages
Published: 1 Apr 2004
Author(s): Ru, Y. J., Glatz, P. C., Bao, Y. M.
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Dryland salinity is a significant problem in southern Australia with a large area of land being affected. The high evaporation rate in summer results in saline drinking water for grazing animals. In these environments animals can ingest excessive amounts of salt from forage, drinking water and soil, leading to a reduction in growth rate. Studies were undertaken to assess salt tolerance of red and fallow deer and develop management strategies to avoid excessive intake of salt by deer.