Artificial rearing of deer calves

Authors: Brown KA, Brooks SP
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 28, Issue 9, pp 177-178, Sep 1980
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Deer, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Milk, Diet/rations/food, Mammary gland/udder, Neonatal, Nutrition/metabolism
Article class: General Article
Abstract: Red deer (Cervus elaphus) calves have been reared successfully after capture. Admission to the rearing unit is followed by a period in a darkened shed during which the calves are handled frequently and taught to bottle feed. Caesarian-derived calves are fed initially with ewe`s colostrum and subsequently on milk mixtures until weaning. A variety of food is made available to the older calves. Respiratory insufficiency is the biggest single problem associated with premature calves and this can be overcome by the use of respiratory stimulants. To succesfully rear orphan calves through this period requires tender care, consistency in management routine, and good hygiene. Sick or injured calves require more care and more careful observation than healthy calves.
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