Description

This webinar provides an essential overview of deer in the UK, bridging the fields of wildlife management and farm animal health. Participants will explore the distribution and composition of wild and managed deer populations, learn how to identify reliable sources of information about different species, and examine the health and welfare concerns associated with reindeer kept in the UK. The session will also cover key infectious diseases, including common and notifiable conditions that can affect deer, highlighting their significance for both wildlife conservation and farm animal production. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of deer biology, population dynamics, and disease management.

Learning Objectives

• Identify sources of information about deer species found in the UK
• Describe the composition of the various populations of deer in the UK
• Explain the concerns about the health & welfare of reindeer kept in the UK
• List the common diseases that may affect deer
• List the notifiable diseases that may affect deer