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The deer difference

Deer are a rich part of folklore in many cultures. Their unique products have long had an elite status as healthy foods and natural medicines. Our farmers are innovative, skilled and resourceful -- and most importantly, passionate about the deer difference.

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Deer Industry New Zealand

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) represents and works alongside deer farmers, processors and marketers in New Zealand and in our international markets. This section covers the activities of DINZ and its associates.

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Our great products

New Zealand is the world’s largest source of tender, delicious farmed venison – arguably the most nutritious and healthy meat on the market – as well as highly-prized ingredients for modern health foods and traditional Chinese medicines.

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Velvet

Velvet antler is 'the deer antler during its phase of rapid growth', and it gets the name ‘velvet‘ because of its velvet-like covering of hair.

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Breeding

Central to successful deer farming in New Zealand is reproduction management. Poor performance in this area can limit farm productivity. Management of fertility, photo-periods (day length), calving and stags all contribute to performance.

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Farm Environment

Learn more about water and soil management, best practice methods to improve biosecurity on farm, and health and safety reminders to minimise risk in your business.

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Feeding

Nutrition, both intake and feed quality, has a major impact on productivity, determining reproductive performance, animal health, weaner live weight gain and timing of venison supply.

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Health

Maintaining good deer health is crucial to production. This section covers the Major issues, Management calendar and Veterinary medicines.

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Welfare

Encompases all practices on farm, in shed, right through to transportation. Efficient deer handling, management and facility design is paramount in minimising stress on farm.

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Here you can find information about support services in the industry, ranging from educational events, to groups that come together to identify opportunities on farm.

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The NZDFA was formed in 1975 to assist in maximising sustainable benefits for all deer farmers and to provide a linkage to the agricultural industry and the public.

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Awards

Information about various NZDFA awards such as the Matuschka Award, Life Members and velvet competitions

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NZ Fallow Society

A resource for Fallow Deer farmers. The Fallow Deer Society was established to encourage, educate, and support the farming of Fallow Deer in New Zealand.

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National Velvet & Hard Antler Competition

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North Island Velvet & Hard Antler Competition

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South Canterbury North Otago Velvet & Hard Antler Competition

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Rising Stars Velvet & Hard Antler Competition

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Top of the South Velvet & Hard Antler Competition

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Elk Wapiti Velvet & Hard Antler Competition

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Champion of Champions 2023. Pictured are Grant Hasse and Dave Lawrence

2023 judging. Grant Hasse, Innes Moffat, Tony Pearse and Rhys Griffiths

Hawkes Bay Velvet and Hard Antler Competition

2023 Hawkes Bay Velvet and Hard Antler Competition

2022 Hawkes Bay Velvet and Hard Antler Competition

Marlborough/Nelson Velvet Competition

2024 Results

Spiker: A & F Fishburn
Red 2 Year: Phil Moore 6.63 kg
Red 3 Year: Kinzett Farm 7.89 kg
Red 4 Year: Kinzett Farm 9.34 kg
Best Red: G Webb 14.12 kg
Elk/Elk Cross: M F Peacock 9.14 kg
Commercial: J S & R Stevens

2023 Results

Red Spiker – A and F Fishburn 1st , 2nd and 3rd
Red 2 Year Old – Kinzett Farm 1st, T Peacock 2nd, Phil Moore 3rd
Red 3 Year Old – Kinzett Farm 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Red 4 Year Old – Tony Peacock 1st, K and J Rowe 2nd and Greg Webb 3rd
Red Open – A and F Fishburn 1st, Kinzett Farm 2nd and Greg Webb 3rd
Hybrid – Tony Peacock 1st
Commercial (3 heads) – Greg Webb 1st, A and F Fishburn 2nd, J and R Stevens 3rd

2022 Results

Red 2 Year Old, 1^st place Alf Kinzett, 2^nd place Alf Kinzett, 3^rd place Tony Peacock
Red 3 Year Old, 1^st place Tony Peacock, 2^nd place Alf Kinzett, 3^rd place Alf Kinzett
Red 4 Year Old, 1^st place Alf Kinzett, 2^nd place Alf Kinzett, 3^rd place Kim & Judith Rowe
Open Red, 1^st place Andrew & Fiona Fishburn, 2^nd place Alf Kinzett, 3^rd place Tony Peacock
Elk/Elk Cross, 1^st place Tony Peacock
Commercial, 1^st place Greg Webb, 2^nd place Tony Peacock, 3^rd place Andrew & Fiona Fishburn
Champion of Champions Head, Alf Kinzett (2 Year Old Head)

Central Regions/Taihape Ruapehu

2024 2 & 3 Year old velvet & hard antler competition

2 - YEAR OLD RED VELVET
1^st	Dwight Adlam (72) 4.15kg	11^th	Fraser Laird (32) 5.56kg
2^nd	Fraser Laird (80) 4.76kg	12^th	Taylor Farming (3) 3.86kg
3^rd	McDunhaven Deer (62) 4.99kg	13^th	Craig Hocken (48) 3.84kg
4^th	Robbie Bruce (37) 4.9kg	14^th	Andrew Peters (99) 3.33kg
5^th	McDunhaven Deer (43) 4.33kg	15^th	Malcolm Palmer (30) 4.18kg
6^th	Andrew Peters (16) 4.17kg	16^th	Chris Satherley (84) 6.30kg
7^th	Fraser Laird (13) 5.36kg	17^th	Taylor Farming (26) 3.19kg
8^th	Fraser Laird (39) 5.17kg	18^th	Taylor Farming (57) 5.05kg
9^th	Craig Hocken (94) 4.75kg	19^th	Taylor Farming (7) 3.13kg
10^th	Robbie Bruce (96) 4.56kg

3-YEAR-OLD RED VELVET
1^st	Fraser Laird (44) 7.74kgs	9^th	Robbie Bruce (92) 6.35kg
2^nd	Craig Hocken (10) 7.6kgs	10^th	Ken Norman (63) 6.40kg
3^rd	McDunhaven Deer (41) 6.85 kgs	11^th	Fraser Laird (27) 6.55kg
4^th	McDunhaven Deer (73) 6.7 kgs	12^th	Robbie Bruce (91) 7.08kg
5^th	Craig Hocken (56) 6.15 kg	13^th	Taylor Farming (93) 5.46kg
6^th	V&A Syndicate (40) 7.31kg	14^th	Andrew Peters (51) 4.67kg
7^th	McDunhaven (81) 6.0kg	15th	Malcolm Palmer (33) 4.87kg
8^th	Dwight Adlam (67) 6.39kg	16th	Taylor Farming (38) 4.78kg

IOA
1^st	Dwight Adlam (11)

FATTEST SPIKE
1^st	Taylor Farming (61) 61 cm	3^rd	Taylor Farming (46) 32.5 cm
2^nd	Taylor Farming (70) 43 cm

Kaipara Velvet & Hard Antler Competition

2024 Results

Red Spiker Velvet

1st Martin Farms, 0.87kg

2nd Pinewood 0.72 kg

Branched Velvet Spiker

1st Pinewood 1.86kg

2nd Martin Farms 1.79kg

Red 2 Year

1st Sheerwater 4.29kg

2nd Pinewood 3.82kg

3rd Sheerwater 3.7kg

Red 3 Year

1st Sheerwater 6.29Kg

2nd Sheerwater 5.49Kg

3rd Pinewood 5.11kg

Red 4 Year

1st Sheerwater 8.30Kg

2nd Martin Farms 6.62Kg

3rd Pinewood 5.08

Maiden Red

1st Sheerwater 9.40Kg

2nd Kopavale 7.06Kg

3rd Martin Farms 6.62Kg

Red Hard Antler

1st Pinewood

2nd Martin Farms

3rd Martin Farms

Fallow Hard Antler

1st Pinewood

2nd Pinewood

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