Captive Animal Husbandry and Research in the Eld's Deer.

In: Workshop on Eld's Deer Conservation and Restoration. Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chonbury, Thailand, November 10-12, 2003: 36-42.

Sponsors: Smithsonian's National Zoological Park, Zoological Park Organization Thailand, Wildlife Conservation Society.

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Housing
Cervid species generally can be housed safely within a managed barn facility in most zoo settings. Because deer typically are excitable and exhibit a strong flight response when threatened, confinement, as opposed to limitless space, can actually simplify the ability to safely manipulate animals. Within the complex, there are two types of barn layouts, each containing unique design characteristics. During winter, the rutting season or during most research studies, males are housed singly indoors. At other times, deer are maintained on pastures in single sex groups to prevent unwanted matings. Hinds can be grouped with minimal inter-animal aggression because dominance hierarchies are established quickly. Males can be maintained together except during the rutting season.

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