Deer day at Rakaia
Deer farming as an alternative to traditional types of farming will be one of the subjects discussed at a field day at High Peak station, Rakaia Gorge, next Thursday. A detailed look at the progress, problems and prospects of deer farming has been arranged for the field day by the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Deer Fanners’. Association.
The programme will start at 10 a.m. with an outline of the history of deer fanning oh High Peak station and an explanation of the objectives and management of the ifetion’s stag unit.
Mr John Tavendale, a farm consultant from Ashburton, will talk about deer farming as an alternative, and representatives from stock firms and a meat export firm will discuss the future prospects for venison, velvet and live deer sales. Other topics include wapiti, deer health in Canterbury, winter feeding of stags and hinds, and an update on T.B. in deer.
The field day will finish with a look at the objectives and structure of the Rakaia Red Deer Improvement Group and its associated management. T
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