Lecturer Jason Flesch

• Biography
• Areas of Research / Teaching Expertise
• Grants / Current Projects
• Selected Publications
• Contact Details

Biography

Jason completed a PhD on the biology, nutritional requirements and reproductive performance of fallow deer, and has since undertaken research on a wide range of domestic and free ranging animals, recently focussing on reptiles. Current research includes the ecology of Lace Monitors in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and the nutrition, feeding behaviour and reproductive activity of captive Australian pythons.

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Areas of Research / Teaching Expertise

Herpetology, wildlife and wildlife management, deer biology, carcass quality

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Grants / Current Projects

Effects of nutrition on the growth and reproductive performance of captive children's pythons

Spatial ecology of Lace Monitors in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

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Selected Publications

Flesch, J.S. Duncan, M. D., Pascoe, J. H. and Mulley, R. C. (2009) A simple method of attaching GPS tracking devices to free-ranging Lace Monitors (Varanus various). Herpetological Conservation and Biology. Accepted, in press.

Mulley, R.C, Falepau D.F., Flesch. J.S, and Wiklund, E. (2009) Rate of blood loss and timing of exsanguination on prevalence of ecchymosis in fallow deer (Dama dama). Meat Science. Accepted, in press.

Flesch, J. S. (2009) The effects of varying levels of feed intake on the growth and development of the Children’s Python (Antaresia Childreni) Part 1: Growth and energy consumption to reproductive size. In; Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association Unusual and Exotic Pets Special Interest Group, North Sydney Australia, pp 117-120.

Flesch, J.S., Mulley, R.C., Asher, G.W. and Falepau, D.F. (2009) Energy intake requirements of fallow deer (Dama dama) through pregnancy and lactation. Journal of Animal Science (Manuscript under review)

Flesch, J.S., Wolf, L. And Duncan, M.G. (2008) Growth and development of Children’s Pythons (Antaresia Childreni) in captivity. In; Proceedings of the Care of Reptiles and Amphibians Australia Conference, March 2008. pp21-22.

Hutchison, C.L., Flesch, J.S. and Mulley, R.C. (2006) The effect of pelvic suspension on the biochemical and sensory quality of venison from red (Cervus elaphus) and fallow (Dama dama) deer.). In; Proceedings of the 6th International Deer Biology Congress, Prague, Czechoslovakia

Mulley, R.C., Hutchison, C. L., Flesch, J.S., Wiklund, E. and Nicetic, O. (2006) The relationship of body condition score with consumer perception of venison quality”. RIRDC Final Report, Canberra, Australia. RIRDC Publication No 06/043. CanPrint. ACT.

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