n this issue fawn health and survival is covered, as well as research of biting midges, fallow deer health and updates to the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) research. The North American Deer Farmers Association (NADeFA) helps establish, encourage and facilitate an exchange of ideas on breeding, handling and deer farm management among members. We are dedicated to the promotion of deer farming and ranching as an agricultural pursuit and serves its members through its educational programs and publications and by providing leadership in setting and maintaining quality standards.