The Reindeer Research Program takes an active role in developing and promoting the reindeer industry in Alaska. The program was established in 1981. Since our inception, we have completed the following research programs and implementations:
- develop Brucellosis vaccine for reindeer
- ivermectin research leading to its approved use in reindeer
- maintain a herd record keeping system for research and management needs
- improve reindeer husbandry techniques
- study the affects of predator induced mortality on reindeer
- the affect of long-term antibiotics on calf mortality