Program Overview

Strategies and Expectations 2008-09

Deer projects are now managed in the RIRDC New Animal Products Program.

Key strategies for 2008-09

 The RIRDC Deer R&D Program is investing in research and development projects to:

• improve market demand for deer products by improving end-user knowledge of the attributes of Australian venison products and developing new value-added venison and velvet products; and
  
• promote utilisation and adoption of research outcomes to improve the uniformity and quality of industry products and the capacity of producers to consistently supply them.

Expected key outputs for 2008-09

During 2008-09 the Program will: 

• produce a definition of the efficacy of velvet antler as a natural anti-inflammatory for animals;
• develop a database of deer industry practitioners to improve research dissemination and facilitate expansion of the R&D levy; and
  
• communicate research results through a newsletter.

Expected key outcomes for 2008-09

The Program will assist the Australian deer industry by:

• identifying potential uses for velvet antler in the animal health industry; and
  
• promoting understanding of deer program research outcomes through more effective communications.