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I've heard some reports that Indiana is suddenly doing some random inventory counts on deer and exotics. From what I have heard they are planning on eliminating the deer and exotic farming in the state (I have not been able to confirm this anywhere, it is second hand information supposively...

AS OF September 1, 2010, state-inspected meat plants are no longer accepting farmed cervid chronic wasting disease (CWD) samples for animals that die on-farm. Deer and elk heads can still be sampled through Purdue’s diagnostic laboratory, by sending the head to another diagnostic laboratory, or...

The IDEFA benefit auction is now up and running on Whitetail Exchange.

Companion Animal Reminder to all veterinarians, the National Veterinary Accreditation Program has changed. As of February 1, 2010, veterinarians can now be accredited into two different categories, instead of one, based on the species veterinarians will work with. Anyone accredited before...

TEST RESULTS from samples collected from hunter-harvested Indiana deer as part of the bovine tuberculosis (TB) surveillance program last fall have all arrived. Successfully, all 375 samples submitted had a negative culture. This information is very reassuring to Indiana hunters and cattle...

We have been attending several auctions where it seems other states other then ours are able to purchase deer from states that have had CWD found as long as they have a 5 year CWD status & it is at least 25 miles away from where it was found. Ok INDIANA deer farmers is this something we...

Any of you sell shooter bucks each year?

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010, cervids moving intrastate will be required to test for bovine tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of their movement. The board approved the rule at the October board meeting. The action comes as a result of the recent TB cases in three Indiana farmed-cervid herds. A...

Can anyone tell me where to get the info required to get a permit? I called down to the state and they told me jsut to talk to another farmer. I don't think they knew what they are talking about. I live in Middlebury, so if anyone close knows I could stop by your farm or meet somewhere else. Thanks

Update on Bovine Tuberculosis in Indiana Two Sites Depopulated; Cattle Testing to Begin Soon INDIANAPOLIS (18 September 2009)-Indiana continues to make progress in the eradication of bovine tuberculosis (TB) that was first identified in May on a farmed cervid (deer, elk) operation in...

Guess we are going to have to raise some pretty bucks to satifly the hunters. So far the uglier - the cheaper, and even the prettier bucks are off a bit. you can watch on www.liveauctions.tv

AS OF June 30, the number of livestock premises currently registered in Indiana are: avian: 5670; bovine: 23,445; camelid: 483; goats: 7305; cervids: 668; equine: 6630; fish: 429; sheep: 5732 and swine: 10,809, for a total of 39,014 premises. To date, Indiana has approximately 99% of all known...

I heard they found it on 3 different farms. Any new news on this. Does anybody know what 3 farms it was. I know Rodney Bruces place has been mentioned but thats all I know

MEETING NOTICE BOAH is hosting a meeting of the cervid industry on Friday July 17th at 2 pm in the BOAH training room (following the state/fed). Two topics: TB in cervidae update – current investigation by Dr. Jim Hollis Proposed Emergency and Permanent rules addressing new...

Hilty Whitetail Farm would like you to look at this Yearling Buck and let us know what you think. It is a Cross of Hydro Axe and a G.B. Buckster Doe. Any questions and you can call (260)723-4287 (For Noah and Sarah) Ron

Here is a 3 year old that I wanted you to look at and see what you think. It is out of H.W. Tommy and a Briarpatch Jr. Doe. (For Noah and Sarah Hilty) Any questions (260)723-4287 Ron

July 9, 2009 More bovine TB discovered Deer with disease bought in Franklin Co. BY PAM THARP CORRESPONDENT More cases of bovine tuberculosis have been identified by the Indiana Board of Animal Health, a disease outbreak that will cost some counties money. The Indiana Board of Animal...

I thought I would pass this on as I just got it today from the Indiana BOAH. It would be nice to see a big turn out to support our Deer Farming here in Indiana. Please spread the word about this meeting. They are proposing some changes that producers have submitted. If you do not like them...

Tuberculosis Identified on Second Indiana Cervid Farm INDIANAPOLIS (26 June 2009)—An animal on a second Indiana cervid farm has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (commonly called “TB,” or more formally known as Mycobacterium bovis). The mature female elk was identified through testing...

INDIANAPOLIS (15 May 2009)—The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) is investigating a case of bovine tuberculosis (commonly called “TB,” or more formally known as Mycobacterium bovis) in a farm-raised cervid herd in Southeastern Indiana. “Cervid” is a category of animals that includes...