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Part V Deer and Antelope
Part V Deer and Antelope
Pages 285-290
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On military expeditions, the ancient Romans took along herds of fallow deer as a source of ~ This section includes both mouse deer and musk deer, which are not true deer species. True deer belong to the Family Cervidae; mouse deer to the Family Tragulidae; musk deer to the Family Moschidae.
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For those seeking interesting, pioneering research, microdeer are good candidates. ANTELOPE RANCHING AND FARMING The worldwide experiences in domesticating various deer species suggest that the organized production of small antelope should also be considered.
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Often this has been due to opposition from the vested interests of the cattle industry and from stringent veterinary requirements. Nonetheless, game ranching offers a means by which marginal lands could produce food of a high nutritional quality on a sustained basis.
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There are recognized stud stags, computerized recording schemes for breed improvement, and even veterinary services specifically for deer. Ilybridization between wapiti and red deer, and Pere David's deer and red deer, is accepted practice.
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The most successful farmers spend much time among the deer so that the animals become accustomed to human presence. This helps to make yard work easier.
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Lesser Malayan Mouse Deer al .., ~1
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