IDEFA Journal Fall 2024 by DandKDesign

The IDEFA Journal

IDEFA PICNIC POPULAR AND WELL ATTENDED

Overciew by John Stoltzfus

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DEER FARMERS WIFE

2024-2025 IDEFA Board of Directors

President

John Stoltzfus

5 Star Genetics

5835 N 1000 W

Shipshewana, IN 46565

Phone: (574) 596-2347 jdwhitetails@gmail.com

Vice president

Lester Eicher

Springfield Whitetails

14905 Springfield Ct Rd Grabill, IN 46741

Cell: (260) 341-3614 springfieldwts@gmail.com

Secretary/Treasurer

Earl Hershberger

Clear Creek Whitetails

6960 W 200 N

Shipshewana, IN 46565

Cell: (260) 350-3506

Fax: (260) 768-4761 earlcvpg@yahoo.com

Director

Heath Alexander

Forgotten Mile Whitetails

6675 W 500 N

Pennville, IN 47369

Cell: (260) 341-7296

Email: thaeh80@gmail.com

Director

Derek Borkholder

Pine Creek Deer Farm

2877 Birch Rd

Bremen, IN 46506

Cell: (574) 248-0322

Email: tagouttech@gmail.com

Director

Nelson Miller

Antler Ridge Whitetails

71396 CR 25

New Paris, IN 46553

Cell: (574) 312-1349

Fax: (574) 538-2105

nelmiller26@gmail.com

Director

Dr. Darryl Ragland, DVM, Phd

625 Harrison St

West Lafayette, IN 47907

Home: (765) 494-3234

Cell: (765) 418-5673 raglandd@purdue.edu

Director

David Schwartz

Shallow Pond Whitetails

3990 N 675 W Shipshewana, IN 46565

Cell: (260) 336-1687 shallowpondwts@gmail.comt

Director

Jerry Schwartz

Countryside Whitetails

10852 W 900 N

Bourbon, IN 46504

Cell: (574) 907-9457

Fax: (574) 546-0390

Director

Cletus Bontrager

Twin Maple Deer Farm

8820 W 050 N

Shipshewana, IN 46565

Phone: (260) 768-4284

Director

Tom Kellems

Whitetail Ridge, LLC

6273 Saint Joe Cemetery Rd

Tell City, IN 47986

Cell: (812) 686-6055 whitetailridge21@gmail.com

Director

Rober Yoder

Cedar Road Deer Farm

6664 Cedar Rd

Bremen, IN 46506

Phone: (574) 646-2504 byoder@hardwoodinterior.com

**Erica Bratton (574) 220-5652 ~ indianadeer@gmail.com

IDEFA Committees: 2024-2025

Hunting Preserve/Legislative Officers

Chair: Dr. Ragland Committee: Heath Alexander, Tom Kellems

Public Relations

Chair: Lester Eicher Committee: Quincy Cunningham

Audit/Ethics & Bylaws

Chair: Robert Yoder Co-Chair: Derek Borkholder

Fundraisers/Summer Picnic

Chair: Derek Borkholder Co-Chair: Lester Eicher Co-Chair: Josie Borkholder Co-Chair: David Schwartz

Member Relations: Erica Bratton Food: Jerry Schwartz Committee: Earl Hershberger, Nelson Miller, Brian Bratton, John Stoltzfus, Robert Yoder, Heath Alexander, Cletus Bontrager, Tom Kellems

Budget Committee

Chair: Earl Hershberger Committee: Nelson Miller, Robert Yoder

IDAC

Chair: Dr. Ragland Committee: Shelly Chavis, Shawn Schafer

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Fall 2024

Greetings, Members,

It was great to see so many of you at the Annual Meeting/Picnic and Fundraiser. Many thanks go out to you, our Members, and your Board of Directors for making each year such a success. The Board has already started the planning process for the 2025 event. If there is something you would like to see or have any suggestions, please reach out to a Board Member or myself.

If you would like to volunteer and/or be on a committee, we would love to have you!

Membership Note: As a reminder, memberships run January to December each year. We are now able to do auto renewals, you will find this area on the membership form. Please contact me with any questions.

Hoping everyone came off with a good fawning season and wishing you a successful Fall.

Erica Bratton Administrative Secretary

Cell: 574-220-5652

Fax: 952-955-6022 indianadeer@gmail.com

Membership Forms can be found on page X

IDEFA Picnic Popular and Well Attended

A Word of Appreciation from President John Stoltzfus

Here in Indiana, we feel our annual IDEFA picnic is one of the most anticipated events of the year. This year close to 400 people gathered Friday, August 2nd at the Sammlung Platz entertainment venue for another unforgettable time and an all-you-could eat fish and chicken meal followed by ice cream and pies. We welcomed guests and fellow deer farmers from states such as Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida and more. We are always grateful for their support, and as a result, feel the energy and enthusiasm in Indiana is very high for deer farming. We have new deer farms starting up and are very thankful that state veterinarians are on our side.

In celebration of this enthusiasm, picnic activities included drawing for prizes bought by IDEFA, as a way of giving back. Lucky participants ended up winning items such as fishing poles, a flat top griddle, sweepers, campfire sets, kayaks and many more fun and useful things. No matter how small or big the prize, we wanted everyone to leave feeling like a winner. Corn hole was also a lot of fun.

Our auction that followed also allowed participants to feel like true winners as valuable items such as semen straws, furniture and tools brought in a total of $125,000. Funds raised will be used to pay our lobbyists and perhaps lend a helping hand to other associations. We were also very appreciative to have guest speakers from Oklahoma, WOO Vice President Tim Condict and Oklahoma State Representative Scott Federer, who talked about Oklahoma’s plans to release CWD resistance farm-raised deer into the wild. We hope at some point Indiana may be able to do the same.

As informative and fun as our picnic always is, perhaps the most lasting memory are the Progressive Farm Tours that always happen the Saturday after. This year we had approximately 300 participants and focused on the central part of Indiana to give exposure and recognition to those farms. Of the five to eight farms that usually participate, the first one hosts a breakfast, followed by others that host refreshments or lunch and then lastly, dinner. Farms that participated this year included Pine Creek Deer Farm, Come-N-C Whitetails, Jo-Jo Whitetails, Whitetail Odyssey, Bellers Whitetails, Hilty Whitetails and Springfield Whitetails.

Thank you to everyone who helps make our association strong. The deer industry is filled with passionate and hardworking people who are fortunate to do what they love. We look forward to seeing everyone again at future IDEFA events.

John Stoltzfus

5 Star Genetics

Phone: (574) 596-2347

jdwhitetails@gmail.com

- John Stoltzfus

“This year we had approximately 300 participants and focused on the central part of Indiana to give exposure and recognition to those farms”

Whitetail Ridge is nestled in the middle of the Hoosier National Forest along the Ohio River. While many small-town people want to grow up and move away, I knew it was where I would raise my children. When asked if I wanted to watch the corn grow; the answer was always- yes! I had no idea that would also mean watching deer grow up outside my front door.

Being an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman all my life, farming seemed like the next step. Perry County is home to lots of agricultural and livestock farms. My grandfather raised cattle for years. My wife, Jennifer, and I would talk about the future and how we could utilize our property. She knew how much I focused on deer

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LET’S START A DEER FARM… YES, I’M SERIOUS!

hunting, food plots, and deer management. One discussion turned into another and the idea of deer farming came up. It just made sense.

The NADeFA conference was cancelled due to Covid. However, we watched the seminar online and that started our research. Traveling hours to visit several farms sparked the interest of the whole family. After leaving Springfield Whitetails, Five Star Genetics and Pine Creek we asked our children what they thought, and it was a unanimous yes. The kids had just started high school, Jennifer and I both worked fulltime jobs, which meant it had to be a joint family effort if we were going to make it work.

While brainstorming ideas for the farm setup, countless

designs were thrown in the trash, until I came up with one I liked. Perimeter fencing has saved us from losing our herd at least three times now. We had the majority of the fencing installed but built all the gates ourselves. Each process along the way has been a learning experience and a time to get closer as a family. Hunter and Hope both learned how to weld. We spent early mornings and late nights hanging gates and deciding if the design was the right choice for the farm. Eliminating corners was very important to us. It has proven to be a safe and efficient way to handle the deer.

Whitetail Ridge is being built in stages. Stage one happened fast as we purchased our first does from Shallow Pond Whitetails.

Photo Credit to PH Photography for Buck Photos

Fencing for our first three pens went up quickly. Stage 2 followed soon after as we realized how important a handling facility was. Stage 3 included three more pens for fawns and pen rotation. Stage 4 will include four pens for the bucks and stalls to house them before transport. Not sure what our next stage will look like, but we are excited to find out.

Each fawning season leads to a new learning experience. We have learned the importance of properly placed shade cloth and making sure it is tightly secured. Installation of automatic waterers has proved to be amazingly valuable. Sickness and medication have been our biggest need for education. Symptoms are not always obvious and lots of guessing happens to new farmers. Thankfully, a great vet team and wonderful veteran farmers have helped us anytime we have questions.

We all hope to have a “big one” someday. Shown in the picture is our favorite yearling. Bolt

is The League/Mr. Incredible/ Secret Weapon/Maxbo/ Hardcore/Bonnie.

Starting Whitetail Ridge has been a journey. Meeting new people, making new friends, and having this opportunity has been an incredible experience. Each year we are trying to better our herd, better our knowledge and grow our business along with friendships.

Deer farming isn’t easy, but it is rewarding. Getting to watch these incredible animals and get closer to my family is better than anything.

2024/2025 IDEFA Board of Directors

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are open to all current members. Members, please contact one of your Board of Directors for call in codes and/or locations 2024

Monday, October 7TH, 2024 – @ 7 PM – Phone Conference

2025

Monday, January 20th, 2025 @ 6 PM – Face to Face @ Lester’s

Monday, March 10th, 2025 @ 7 PM – Phone Conference

Monday, May 12th, 2025 @ 6 PM – Face to Face @ Lester’s

Monday, June 23RD, 2025 @ 6 PM – Face to Face @ Lester’s

Friday, August 1st, 2025 @ TBD –Face to Face @ Annual Meeting/Fundraiser & Picnic

Monday, August 18th, 2025 @ 6 PM – Face to Face

Monday, October 13th, 2025 @ 6 PM – Phone Conference

Address: Lester Eicher 14659 Springfield Center Rd Grabill, IN 46741

Conference Call: 1-605-475-4700

Ext. #386360

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IDEFA Recipe

THE BEST ELK BURGER RECIPE:

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You’ve got the ground elk meat, now you just need a recipe to make an elk burger. Perhaps you’re looking to try something new, and if that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground elk meat

• ½ pound bacon ends-and-pieces ground or chopped into small pieces

• 1 egg

• 1 heaping tablespoon of breadcrumbs

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon A1 Steak Sauce

• ½ teaspoon white pepper

• ½ teaspoon ground Szechuan pepper (black pepper will do as a substitute)

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (skip this if you don’t want it spicy)

• 1 heaping teaspoon of salt, I prefer coarse sea salt

Instructions

• 2 finely chopped jalapeños (skip this if you don’t want it spicy)

• Japanese mayo (regular mayo will do if you can’t find or make this)

• Tomato slices

• Onion slices

• Baby spinach

• Blue cheese, pepper jack, or American cheese slices x 8

• Burger buns (your favorite kind will do just fine) x 8

• ½ stick grated butter

• Beer of choice

1. Prepping the Ground Elk Meat. You can purchase store-bought ground elk or buy it online. If you are starting with already ground elk, then move on to step two.

2. Grinding/Mixing Elk and Bacon. If you don’t have a grinder and are starting with pre-ground elk, here is what to do if you want bacon (or unseasoned ground pork) in the burger patty. Freeze your bacon until almost frozen, and then use a sharp knife to cut the large chunks into tiny pieces of bacon and fat. ¼-inch cubes are ideal here. Make sure you mix up the mixture really well at the end. The bacon fat needs to be evenly distributed throughout the meat, — we’ll get into why later. This elk burger recipe, even though you are adding fat, is actually much less fatty than a store-bought beef patty.

3. Making the Patties. Add the A-1 steak sauce, pepper, salt, breadcrumbs, jalapeños, and half of the butter (¼ cup). Mix it up. Add in one egg. After mixing, make 8 equal-sized balls of meat. Slightly press down on the balls of meat and form the burger patties.

4. Grilling the Best Elk Burgers. You want to get your grill good and hot before you put these burgers on so you can sear the meat well. A proper sear helps form a crust which keeps the burger from falling apart when you go to flip it later.

5. Elk burgers lose moisture throughout the cooking process at a much faster rate than beef. I like to put a little beer, lemon juice, and herbs into a spray bottle and mist the patties a couple of times throughout the cooking process. This process helps lock in the moist and tender flavor of the elk while creating a nice caramelization and finish to the burger. Ideally, I’ll spray the elk burger as it goes on the grill, then I’ll spray it after I flip them once, and maybe a final time right before they are done.

6. I like my burgers medium-rare. Always make sure you cook elk to a safe temperature just like you would any other meat. I recommend cooking to no more than 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you start approaching 150 degrees, the burger will dry out significantly.

7. I throw the cheese on right after the last beer spritz and let it melt down just a little. I like to put blue cheese crumbles on top of my burger but pepper jack, American, or whatever cheese you like does well with this recipe.I like to take the rest of the butter we saved and by now it should be nice and soft if you left it out.

8. Throw the buttered buns on the grill after you flip each elk burger, about 2-3 minutes. Cook another 1-2 minutes and remove buns.

9. Stack, Sauce, Eat: I like to use Japanese mayo; it has a flavor that goes really well with red meat. You can make your own by adding a little rice vinegar to your mayo. Then I put some baby spinach, a tomato slice, and a couple of onion slices. Now that you’ve built your elk burger, it’s time to eat!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DEER FARMER’S WIFE

By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by the Indiana Deer & Elk Farmers Association

There was a distinct spring in the step of Verlin Yoder and an urgency to his walk early one May morning several years ago, as he entered the kitchen of the home he’s shared with his wife Nadine since 2002. “There’s another fawn on the ground,” he announced with an expectant smile, seemingly oblivious to the fact that Nadine was right in the middle of bottle feeding their very own baby as well as tending to their 18-month-old daughter. As his smile was met with a stern gaze, raised eyebrows, heavy sigh and the unspoken question “are you kidding?” Verlin’s face turned perplexed. After all, Nadine had been gladly bottle feeding all their fawns at their deer farm, Clay Kuntry Whitetails, in Millersburg, Indiana. What was one more? “I guess I wasn’t quite into it right then and there,” Nadine, 41, reflected. “We started off bottle feeding our fawns. We did it four to five times a day. I’ll never forget those nights. It was overwhelming. We eventually resolved it by not bottle feeding and instead imprinting them by walking through the pens to make our presence ‘second nature’ to them.”

Assisting with her husband’s dream to raise deer is something Nadine is still happy to do during breeding season and other times of the year, however, she also appreciates a schedule more conducive to other life responsibilities. Like Nadine,

when Etta Stoltzfus’ husband John wanted to start his deer farm, Five Star Genetics in Shipshewana, Indiana in 2008, she supported his idea yet, honestly, wanted little if nothing to do with it personally. “That’s where I was at,” shared Etta, John’s devoted wife of 25 years and counting. “I had my three kids and school and my massage therapy job, and helping with the deer was the furthest thing from my mind. But over time I slowly got sucked in.”

One spring afternoon, John brought home a fawn in a storage bin. “It had a broken leg and needed to be bottle fed,” Etta said, recalling what would be the beginning of her love-hate relationship with deer. “I had done my fair share of bottle-feeding calves and didn’t want to start something like that again. But now it was my first fawn, my baby, to take care of. We would let this fawn play outside and didn’t realize the leg might swell in the bandage. So, I had to take the fawn to the vet who was an hour away. I put it inside the bin and took his work pickup. I get there and I have to carry it inside and there’s this massive curious barking dog in there and everybody is looking at me strangely. The fawn starts panicking and kicking and I had to go wait outside for like 10 minutes. I thought ‘oh no Bambi is going to die!’ but they rewrapped the leg, and everything turned out fine. Now, I’m all in and

love the fawns. There are many similarities with children and fawns. They are both so needy. But there’s something so different in the way these little fawns think ‘here comes Mama!!’ They are now my girls.”

Etta and Nadine both agree that behind every successful man is a woman who wants to help him out. “I get a little emotional talking about this,” Etta said. “John pours his heart into it and it’s what I love about him. And he never complains and to have deer at our house, it’s beautiful and has so much meaning for him and me along with joy.

Even the hard work.” Deer farming “has definitely made our marriage stronger,” Nadine added. “Verlin runs everything by me. We like to go out to the deer pens and just enjoy the serenity, just the two of us. That’s our time together.” Given the chance to do it all over again, perhaps neither Nadine nor Etta would change a thing. “If there are times when I feel I’m competing for his attention, John makes sure everyone is ok. There have been times he’s working hours and hours and days and days, and I go work alongside him. When you ask if it’s ‘taken him away from me’ I’d say no. It’s very fulfilling to realize a dream together and to know you’re a part of it.”

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SUDOKU

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A 9x9 square must be filled in with numbers from 1-9 with no repeated numbers in each line, horizontally or vertically.

To challenge you more, there are 3x3 squares marked out in the grid, and each of these squares can’t have any repeat numbers either.

Answers to puzzles will be available in the next issue, or can be found on our website: www.deersites.com Coloring pages can be mailed to “Samantha Uchytil, 19291 59th St NE, New London, MN 56273” for a chance to be featured in the next issue!

SELLING DEER NORTH TO SOUTH INSIGHT FROM SOUTH DAKOTA

By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by South Dakota Deer & Elk Breeders Association

Selling and moving stocker deer from northern to southern states generally revolves around one important factor – the first hard frost. In an effort to avoid epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) outbreaks, it is safer and more advisable to wait until the possibility of EHD has passed for the year, shares Greg Leenderts, Vice-Chairman of the South Dakota Deer and Elk Breeder’s Association (SDEBA). After the first hard frost, most culicoides midge flies, the “no-see-um” biting flies responsible for transmitting the disease, have died off. In states such as Kansas, this happens much earlier in the year as opposed to states such as Texas where the climate can remain warmer well into the fall.

Although deer might develop a certain degree of immunity to EHD for the particular region where they live (and may even receive a vaccine), several strains of EHD are found throughout the U.S., as there are more than 1,000 culicoides species. Known to affect whitetail deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep, EHD is a blood borne disease and the most prominent infectious disease among whitetails. However, while outbreaks

can prove quite deadly, the disease is not contagious.

“Deer in northern states deal with different EHD strains than deer in southern states,” said Leenderts, who owns Whitetail Farms in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “There is a fine and tricky line as to when you should transport.”

And while he can never guarantee that a northern deer will not succumb to EHD in the south (despite administering vaccines, feeding vitamins such as “K” to boost their immune system and using fly spray), he can guarantee that northern deer will be naturally hearty with sizable racks and substantive bodies. “Hunters really like them because they look mature even when they are younger,” Leenderts explained. “The yearlings mix right in with the older ones.”

Having spent the better part of ten years raising a CWD certified herd and selling and transporting typical whitetail deer and mule deer to certain southern states, Leenderts, 43, appreciates the business relationships he has established and keeps in contact with each preserve throughout the year.

“I don’t sell mine until they are done growing and don’t price the deer until

early fall,” he said. “There can be a huge price difference in having ten more typical inches on a rack versus not.”

Other considerations when selling and transporting northern raised deer to southern states, is the unavoidable temperature fluctuation between colder and warmer climates. “Your trailer ventilation is key along with air conditioning,” Leenderts said. “If your deer get warm, they are going to get worked up. It’s also always better to haul at night when temperatures are cooler.”

In addition to his loyal customers who keep him busy, Leenderts is also grateful for the support shown to deer farmers in his state by the South Dakota Animal Industry Board and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “We have a supportive government here and it’s great,” he said. “Having moved here from Minnesota three years ago, I can tell you that South Dakota is a very welcoming place to raise deer.”

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PREPARING DOES FOR BREEDING SEASON

ADVICE FROM ALABAMA

By: Gail Veley • Sponsored by The Alabama Deer Farmers Association

Successfully getting your does from the weaning pens to the breeding pens can be considered somewhat of a science, perfected through the course of experience combined with a little trial and error. “Breeding plans can get complicated with everything you need to consider such as CWD resistance, pedigrees and antlers,” explains Cameron Odom, owner of Five O’s Ranch, a 41-acre spread begun in 2015 in Citronelle, Alabama. At Five O’s Ranch, a farm which is currently home to 140 deer that is expecting close to 100 fawns in the spring, “we make every effort to make sure our does are as healthy as they can be and ready for breeding season.”

At the forefront of these preparations should be the constant monitoring for and prevention of EHD. The city of Citronelle, known since 1955 as the oil capital of Alabama and located 34 miles north of Mobile, has its fair share of annual rain and occasional hurricanes and along with that a higher prevalence of bacteria, midge flies and EHD.

“If a doe has had a bout of EHD close to breeding season, I highly recommend not putting her through the stress of A.I.,” Odom, 48, said. “At our farm, we would breed her naturally instead through live cover.”

To have the healthiest does, a diet high in quality hay, grain and minerals is recommended yearround, with an increase of those things during the winter and spring months as fawns are developing, born and raised (simultaneously along with future breeding plans and preparations.) “I feel this is something every farm should practice, along with regular wormings and vaccinations, to ensure their does have appropriate antibodies and that their body condition is good,” Odom said.

Body condition and overall health also factors into weaning fawns. “If one of your does becomes sick in August or September, it’s not recommended that you compound the situation by pulling fawns off,” Odom said. “Wait a couple weeks

or so until she is healthy again. Remember you want your does as strong and as healthy as they can get as breeding season approaches.”

A strong hunting economy, perpetuated by an abundance of state-wide preserves, means the demand for deer is high. In Alabama, a closed-border state, maintaining healthy deer herds is essential to the long-term success of every deer farm. “Essentially, good animal husbandry is the biggest key to success,” Odom shared. “Knowing your herd and laying eyes of them every day, even twice a day, is an important part of this. Be vigilant and aware. Vaccinate and utilize A.I. whenever you can to increase hearty genetic variety while being mindful of your end market. Is CWD resistance important? Antler size? Negative GEBV markers? Or all of the above?”

Odom feels everyone involved in The Alabama Deer Farmers Association strives hard to stay abreast of the latest industry trends, and to be compliant with the regulations set in place by The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “We have a great group of deer farmers operating well-run and well managed deer farms,” Odom said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to do what we love with the support of our spouses, friends, family and customers.”

If you would like your farm or business featured on our business card pages, email digital pdf file or scanned image (must be readable resolution) of your business card to the email address below.

This gives IDEFA members a way to reach out to one another for services and to buy or sell deer! There will be limited pages for these card spreads, first come first serve. The overflow would be placed in the next issue and cards will be rotated each quarter.

Email to:

Erica Bratton indianadeer@gmail.com

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Animal ID Weight ____________ Date & Time of Death _______________________________

Cause of Death: Natural / Euthanasia - If euthanized, method used: ______________________

Were barbiturates used? Yes / No - If chemical euthanasia, chemical(s) used: ________________

I certify that the animal has not been exposed to a level of chlorinated pesticides or PCBs in excess of regulatory limits for animals. As the responsible party, I certify that the above information is accurate and true.

Signature and Date: ___________________________________________

***Testing is approved for Mycoplasma spp. PCR on any respiratory case. If identified, lung tissue is to be forwarded to Newport Labs with the IDEFA Newport submission form on file. ***CWD samples will be collected and tested on all cervidae greater than one (1) year of age.*** Please perform culture and sensitivity on tissue samples submitted or tissues that are visibly diseased at time of necropsy. Also perform parasitology testing.

ATTENTION IDEFA MEMBER: Once results are released to above destinations you will be entitled to your reimbursement from IDEFA

Species:

Aquatic

Avian

Bovine

Camelid

Canine

Caprine

Cervid

Equine

Feline

Ovine

Porcine

Other

Sex:

Male

Female

Male - Neutered

Female - Spayed

Cremation:

Pets Remembered (ADDL-WL Only)

Pet Rest

Individual Cremation

Group Cremation

Ashes Returned To:

ADDL/HEEKE

Owner

Vet Clinic

Differential Diagnosis or Disease(s) Suspected _________________________________________________________________________________________

Legal/Insurance

Suspect (County) _______________________________________

Standard Necropsy Abortion Protocol

animal or any agent acting with the express authorityof the owner agrees that the specimens have been submitted to ADDL and will be handled by ADDL in accordance with ADDL testing procedures, policies, and fees. This handling will include all specified testing and safe disposal of the animal’s remains. Specimens and

federal animal health officials, or 3) when a Foreign Animal Disease is suspected. This form only lists frequently requested tests. For the complete list of tests, consult the ADDL Fee Schedule.

Client of Cremation Service? Yes