Deer species are utilised for food, hunting and other products throughout the world.
Consumers are typically exposed to venison derived predominantly from both farm-raised or …

Production of alternative red meats such as bison, elk, horse and kangaroo, offer both
economic opportunities and nutritional benefits but is still a niche market due to both …

The specifics of meat production from free-ranging animals include the killing of animals in
the wild with firearms. This type of uncontrolled killing sometimes leads to the phenomenon …

BACKGROUND Deer‐meat consumption is increasing in several countries based on claims
that it is a healthy red meat. This study assessed the effect of slaughter age (low–26 months …

The aim of the present research is to propose a new, quick and objective method for the
certification of hunted and/or culled wild game meat quality and to monitor its origin and the …

Among meats alternative to those of traditionally farmed animals, deer has a long history in
western culture as a result of being one of the main big game species. Although there is …

The aim of this study was to determine the quality of meat (Longissimus lumborum muscle)
from male (11 bucks) and female (10 does) fallow deer (Dama dama L.) aged 17-18 months …

Aim of study: The effects of hunting season (autumn vs. winter) on carcass characteristics
and meat quality of Iberian wild red deer were assessed. Area of study: A total of 100 males …

Carcass characteristics were studied in 80 young Hungarian red deer in different ages (12,
15, 18 and 20 months of age). In all age group 10 male and 10 female were slaughtered …

Due to its intense flavour and high nutritional value, game meat has long been highly sought
after. In Poland the main source of game meat is deer. The aim of this study was to examine …