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Grizzly 45 · 29-08-2021 5:07pm #1

Extend the season and get an exemption for TB infected areas for culls?

Thoughts?

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/we-are-on-the-side-of-the-deer-but-they-are-a-problem-in-certain-areas/

minktrapper · 29-08-2021 7:00pm

Do deer get T.B.?

Rescueme0007 · 31-08-2021 6:57pm

The current evidence suggests that deer are not a significant vector for bTB, but they can contract and transmit the disease. It seems to be very localised in deer.

minktrapper · 31-08-2021 7:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117829964#Comment_117829964

So as the deer population expands so too will deer with bTB. So if deer with bTB become more common then the cattle population will become more susceptible to getting bTB from deer. Would this be correct?

slipperyox · 31-08-2021 10:20pm

I did a biology lesson years ago, and the deer had TB, visible on the lungs

Rescueme0007 · 15-09-2021 10:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117830025#Comment_117830025

Not necessarily, if the beasts do not have it, then they cannot transmit it, no matter how much their numbers increase. Also, sick deer do not receive veterinary care so they don't last long, reducing their probability as a vector for contagion.

minktrapper · 22-09-2021 8:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117897675#Comment_117897675

Obviously if they don't have TB they won't transmit it. But as in most animals when their numbers increase disease also increases. Do deer become sick with TB or are they just carriers.

Rescueme0007 · 23-09-2021 7:42pm

That's only true if the resources available are limited to the point that it's impacting upon the organism's (in this instance deer) ability to stay in good shape physically. With enough fodder and space animals stay healthy and are able to resist the effects of contagion. As to how TB effects the deer themselves, not an area in which I have any expertise!

Sika98k · 23-09-2021 10:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058206395/intresting-read

The hind season in England, Wales and N. Ireland is November 1st to March 31st. The deer population in Ireland is expanding in quantity and range. The suggestion is to extend the hind season until March 31st.

By extending the hind season it would be hoped to reduce the number of hinds and does. A stag or buck can potentially sire many offspring. A 25% annual cull is necessary just to maintain a herd of deer. A higher percentage is required to actually reduce the number.

Deer stalkers should try to achieve a higher hind/doe cull to reduce numbers.

Rescueme0007 · 23-11-2021 7:40pm

Completely agree with Sika98k, targeting the does/hinds is the only effective way to control numbers. I'm mostly interested in the meat, not trophies, so I concentrate on the hinds (if I have the option).

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