The Southeast Trophy Deer Association recently held our annual Spring Fling Fundraiser. The two-day event provided an opportunity to meet, and ask questions of, and
learn from other deer farmers across the state and country. We welcomed speakers from Texas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania share their success stories of raising deer and
concerns. All agreed that breeding CWD resistance into their herds is critical for the future of deer farming. The free educational seminars provided vital information on
how to become better stewards for our animals. The doctors and staff at UF CHeRI shared the newest breakthrough in combating hemorrhagic disease. Ashley Petersen,
traveled from South Dakota to update us on Medgene's progress with vaccines. While Mike Russin from Mixlab, covered various meds for deer immobilization.
This year we presented two Scholarship awards, one to Miranda Imeri and the other to Presli Busby. We also offered new Florida deer farmers an opportunity to WIN A FREE
DEER, thanks to the generosity of the following sponsors: Dr. Bill Leffler from 2 Base Down Whitetails, Sam Petersheim from Cresent Ranch, and Mike Vizcaino Deer Farm. The biggest winners were our audience, those attending in person and online.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, vendors, lecturers, and all those who placed ads, consignments, and donations for helping to make 2025 SETDA's Spring Fling a huge success.
Sincerely,
Dr. Bill Leffler
SETDA Pres.