Deer Farming

Synopsis

The Scottish Highlands are the traditional home of the red deer, which have provided an expensive sport rather than a source of meat. Farming in these areas has been mainly restricted to sheep rearing which has become uneconomic. Deer are naturally adapted to the sometimes harsh environment and can fend for themselves in most Scottish winters. Over the last few years, the Hill Farming Research Station and the Rowett Research Institute have been investigating the possibilites of farming the red deer for commercial meat production. Looks at the annual cycle of the red deer, experimental observations that have been carried out, and the problems and the successes experienced. On the strength of this research, the Highland and Islands Development Board have bought a large estate at Rahoy in the West Highlands to start the first large scale experimental deer farm in Scotland.

Series

Food Production Systems, Course T274

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1978

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Agriculture

Keywords

deer farming; food production and distribution; Scotland

Credits

Producer

Pat McCurry

Cast

Dick Morris

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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