Home News News 14 Jan 2008 Deer breeders lock out genetics group Tension between traditional deer stud owners and Deer Improvement Ltd (DIL) boiled over last week with several studs issuing trespass notices to the industry newcomer. 21 Dec 2007 Article: Fast-tracking genetic progress in deer with AI Fast-tracking genetic progress in deer with AI 09 Nov 2007 Fawns in mid October Deer farming is well suited to New Zealand’s high country because late spring growth coincides with the arrival of the new fawns in November... 26 Sep 2007 Dairy Tools for Deer The deer industry is well-placed to leverage access to new genetics by capitalizing on dairy artificial insemination technology, says the Director of Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) subsidiary Deer Improvement. Peter Gatley told a Geraldine field day that Deer Improvement’s research showed CIDR, cervical AI and fresh semen are even more successful in deer than in dairy. 26 Sep 2007 Deer on the brink of prosperous era The deer industry is on the brink of a new and prosperous era, says Geraldine deer farmer Hamish Mackay. He believes the development by LIC subsidiary Deer Improvement of artificial insemination technology specifically for deer will propel the industry to new levels of productivity and financial gain. 24 Jul 2007 Deer Improvement targets trophy genetics The deer industry is rife with rumours regarding the potential for Deer Improvement to add trophy genetics to its product range. Deer Improvement’s view is that transparency is the best policy so here are the facts. 23 Jul 2007 Hayden Hughes replaces Udo Fuehrer in Otago Hayden was raised on a deer farm in Te Anau and attended St Kevins College. He has been running a contracting business and a rep for a smallgoods company. 01 Nov 2006 Research Farm Open Day. It’s pay-back time in the deer industry 26 Oct 2006 Balfour Research Farm Launch Event Balfour Research Farm Launch Event 24 October 2006 Opening Address Peter Gatley General Manager, Livestock Improvement Genetics Director, Deer Improvement 06 Oct 2006 Come and see how genetics can improve venison production We invite deer farmers, rural bankers, accountants and farm advisers to join us for an afternoon of celebration. We'll be delighted to give you an insight into our business and the potential it has to drive productivity and profitability in commercial deer herds. 07 Sep 2006 On the road again Deer industry stalwart Philip Irwin, who retired from PGG Wrightson earlier this year, has decided he’s not ready to put his feet up and has joined genetics company Deer Improvement. 16 Jun 2006 Still bullish about deer Tough times in the deer industry over the past several years have not dampened enthusiasm at Deer Improvement. 01 Dec 2005 Deer Improvement lives up to its name The Livestock Improvement subsidiary set up only two years ago to apply modern breeding technology in the deer industry has already produced animals of higher genetic merit than any of the stags purchased at auction in January last year. 03 Oct 2005 Deer Farmers Invited to Focus on Future Profit There has been a shortage of good news in the deer industry for several years but a group of committed companies and individuals see plenty of potential. 30 Sep 2005 PROFIT FROM DEER 05 Aug 2005 Deer farmers demand Breeding Values A survey of deer farmers has revealed overwhelming agreement that Breeding Values are vital to genetic progress. 08 Jul 2005 Vote of Confidence in Venison The deer industry has taken a few knocks in recent times but genetics company Deer Improvement has signalled its confidence by purchasing a farm on which to establish an elite nucleus herd to drive its genetic improvement programme. 29 Jun 2005 NZ Deer Industry Conference Paper Paper presented by Peter Gatley at the Deer Industry Conference and Deer Branch, NZ Veterinary Association, Te Anau May 2005. 14 Mar 2005 Objective Genetic Evaluations At Last A major milestone in deer genetic evaluations was passed this week with the calculation of Deer Improvements first Breeding Valules. 14 Mar 2005 Weaning Weight Breeding Values In January 2004 Deer Improvement purchased nineteen stags highly ranked for venison growth rate. These animals had been raised under a variety of conditions at different studs so could not be compared alongside each other. 22 Feb 2005 Top stags in their sights Genetics company Deer Improvement has been hunting for outstanding stags and appears to be right on target. Most of the top ranking venison stags available have been snapped up by the company which aims to test, select, improve, and supply top genetics to commercial farmers wanting to lift productivity. 25 Jan 2005 Deer Improvement gaining momentum Genetics company Deer Improvement has turned in a solid performance in its first year thanks to the support of commercial farmers, according to Chairman Graham Fraser. “Individuals are positioning to capitalise in the better times”. 13 Dec 2004 Deer temperament target of new research Scientists are pooling their knowledge to develop a systematic programme aimed at improving the temperament of farmed deer. 08 Nov 2004 Potential for profit message goes out to Deer Farmers The prospect of producing killable weights in deer before their first winter has been put to more than 2000 New Zealand deer farmers, in a CD being delivered this week. 15 Oct 2004 DNA testing now affordable Many deer farmers are aware that DNA parentage testing is an accurate and convenient solution to the problem of identifying which fawn belongs to which hind. Simply plucking a few hairs from each animal at weaning can establish pedigrees that form the basis of herd recording to drive genetic gain. It seems the only limitation of the new technology has been the price, but that is about to change. 01 Oct 2004 Venison still Number One at Deer Improvement Deer Improvement, the genetics company launched by dairy farmer-owned Livestock Improvement, has just purchased two top ranked stags for velvet production, but says this does not represent a shift in focus. 09 Aug 2004 Deer industry innovator joins new genetics company Well known stud breeder and industry pioneer Alastair Porter has joined the Board of Directors of genetics company Deer Improvement Ltd. 16 Jun 2004 AI Experts deliver the goods Industry newcomer Deer Improvement is delighted with conception rates achieved in its first mating season. Scanning has been completed in customers’ herds as well as those herds under contract for progeny test purposes, and the average is just shy of 70%. 11 Feb 2004 The Buck Doesn't Stop Here An outstanding trophy stag taken on the Rata Maire estate in the central north island has won international recognition and is about to contribute further to the New Zealand deer industry by generating offspring using semen collected after his death. 21 Jan 2004 Our Stag Team 19 Dec 2003 About Us

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