Deer

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Many of our experienced production veterinary team at Eastland Vets have a keen interest in the deer industry and enjoy working with the districts deer farmers.

Eastland Vets are proud of its long and close association with many of the regions commercial deer farmers since the industry was commercialised 30 odd years ago.

Our range of services for deer include the following:

  • Velveting
  • Velveting Certification assessment
  • Herd health investigations
  • Disease screening
  • Trace element testing
  • Vaccination programs
  • Artificial breeding programs
  • Pregnancy scanning
  • Parasite management advice
  • Animal management and production plans
  • Feed planning
  • Supplementary feed uses and ration formulation

Deer Pregnancy Scanning

We offer an ultrasound service for clients, which can be performed in a crush or a small square pen which can hold 4-5 hinds.

It is recommended to scan 35 days post stag removal to help identify pregnant hinds.

“In my 20 year relationship with Eastland Vets I have always found them great to deal with and especially value their knowledge and experience when dealing with my deer.”

Malcolm & Caroline Rau, Puketia Station, Matawai