Domain - Deer Farming

Move deer into and around yards, and load and unload, under direct supervision

Demonstrate knowledge of deer welfare and stockmanship

Demonstrate knowledge of deer genetics and mating

Assist with deer grazing management, and feed deer under direct supervision

Identify status, and maintain records, of deer, under direct supervision

Demonstrate knowledge of the safe handling of deer in yards

Assist with preventative health programmes for deer under direct supervision

Demonstrate knowledge of deer mating

Demonstrate knowledge of deer reproduction, breeds, classes, identification, and recording

Demonstrate knowledge of the sale, purchase, and transportation of deer

Describe the contribution of genetics, traits, and productivity targets to deer breeding

Carry out preventative health programmes for deer as directed

Handle, move, and treat deer as directed

Describe behaviour of, and assist to move and handle, stags in a mob

Handle stags in a mob during mating

Describe, and assist with, fawning and weaning

Carry out deer grazing management, and feed deer as directed

Demonstrate knowledge of deer breeding methods and programmes

Demonstrate knowledge of deer mating management

Demonstrate knowledge of velvet antler markets and production

Demonstrate knowledge of velvet antler harvesting

Describe the management of fertiliser run-off and chemical residues in deer farming

Demonstrate knowledge of venison markets and production

Handle, move, and treat deer

Plan and coordinate pasture management and the feeding of deer

Sell and purchase deer

Identify and manage deer farming land subject to erosion

Manage a non-surgical artificial insemination (AI) programme for deer

Maintain the health of deer

Plan and design deer unit layout

Plan a deer breeding programme

Manage a natural mating programme for deer

Manage a deer herd before, during, and after fawning

Demonstrate knowledge of the deer product market, and assess and determine deer farming policy