Clinical case studies of the Whitetail Deer

Abstract

Through clinical experience we have learned that whitetails have an amazing ability to heal from certain injuries and illnesses and are not very good at recovering from others. Part of the problem arises from lack of research on deer, although there is more and more research in the works. This presentation is a compilation of case studies explaining treatment techniques that worked well clinically and others that did not. As the deer industry grows, we are going to be asked to treat more cervids in private practice. This discussion should give multiple techniques for treating some of the most common problems you will encounter in private practice.