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R.O.B.A.
The R.O.B.A. Review
REINDEER OWNERS AND BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association
2020
In This Issue
2020 Election nomina-
• 2021 Annual Meeting update
tions
• ROBA Reindeer Manual topics
2020 Annual meeting
• Information on Waterers
New Things to ROBA
• Is an Exhibition License needed?
•
USDA meetingupdate
CFR/Regulation notes Winter 2020
ROBA member list Special Edition
2020
SUMMER 2020
In the News June—August
July/August
ROBA
Doug Dahnke Editor —10015 East US Hyw 40 Martinsville, Illinois 624542 - pinepatch@hotmail.com
Board of Directors:
At Large- 2022- Mike Jablonski (President) Hamburg, New York, Ph. 716-912-4472 email: mikejab1@verizon.net
At Large- 2023- Doug Dahnke Martinsville, Il Ph-217-251-6381 -pinepatch@hotmail.com
East Region- 2021 - Dan Downs, (Treasurer) La Rue, Ohio. Ph. 740-361-1620 email: pineacresreindeerfarm@hotmail.com
Central Region- 2021- Jeff Phillips, Hartford, Wisconsin, Ph. 262-224-1199 email: jeff@reindeergames-wi.com
Western Region- 2022– Amy Kravitz, Grand Canyon Deer farm, Ph 928-255-3692 amylucille7@gmail.com
North Region- 2022 - Louise Sherwood, Napanee, Ontario, Canada, Ph. 613-354-1869 email: gsherwood@xplornet.ca
Alaska Region- 2023 - Greg Finstad, Fairbanks, Alaska, Ph. 907-474-6055 email: glfinstad@alaska.edu
At Large -2023- Michael F Cary DVM, Pine City, New York, Ph. 607-524-6163 email: mikecarydvm@gmail.com
At Large -2021- Daryl Simon, (Vice President) Lake Crystal, Minnesota, Ph. 507-381=1718
email: dysimon@livereindeer.com
Correspondence Office— Bev Herda
Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association
PO Box 883,Lake Crystal , MN 5605
Ph-507-726-6996
info@reindeerowners,com
Lets make this our goal this year!!!!!!!!!!
Reindeer Registry
We need to grow!!
Look for forms on the website or
Contact Mike or Mindy Jablonski -email mikejab1@verizon.net ph– 716-912-4472
NEED CANDID REINDEER / FARM PICTURES
PLEASE SEND ME 2 OR 3 OF YOUR FAVORITES, AND IF
THERE IS A SHORT STORY TO TELL ABOUT PIC.
pinepatch@hotmail.com
ROBA Facebook Group
Host Jeff Philips
The intent of this private ROBA Facebook group is to offer a platform in which in-
formation can be shared quickly.
It is open to ROBA members, their immediate family. And also people
Who work directly with the members farm and reindeer.
Please contact
Jeff Phillips/Doug Dahnke
Email- pinepatch@hotmail.com—- Ph 217-251-6381
You can also contact Jeff and Doug on Facebook
NEW MEMBERS
Cory Anderson—Tory Hollow Farm-Berwyn,Pa-(267)912-5299-
anderson@toryhollowfarm.com
Tanya Clarke-Chico,CA-(530)588-3759– nutyfruits@sbcglobal,net
Jim Guinn-Decatur,GA-(404)377-3949—guinn@gsu.edu
Stephanie Ward—Victor,MT—(406)643-3680—stephanie.ward@lubizol.com
Mike &Courtney Helt-Holiday Farm Inc.-Sommerset,OH—(740)605-0045—
info@holidayfarmohio.com
Welcome to ROBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2021 ROBA
Annual Meeting Update
All ROBA Members,
With all of the uncertainty of COVID-19 and
where we might be come March of 2021, the
board is wanting to wait until early fall to de-
cide a location, and timing, of our Annual
meeting.
The ROBA board will try to have a decision
out to membership by October 15, 2020.
Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
ROBA Rules Update
Do I need a Exhibitor License to Display?
ROBA has now added a “Link” on the new website that will take you to the
USDA APHIS “Gray Book Licensing and Regulation Guide” . You will need to do
the following to get to the section, that deals with Licensing Information.
* Click on the “link” provided under ANIMAL WELFARE.
*Choose ”Regulated Businesses”—Licensing and registration
*Launch Licensing and Registration assistant. This will take
You to the Gray Book.
*Many of these regulations only apply to dogs and cats. Please pay atten-
tion to Page 16-Domesticated Farm Animal Exhibits.
*If your exhibit has a reference to Agriculture (tree farm, pumpkin
patch or if you have a real sleigh by your exhibit, then YOU DO NOT NEED A LI-
CENSE.
*IF, you do displays for stores, cities, municipalities, etc.. You will
need a license if you don’t have a real sleigh with you.
Being Licensed can provide some level of protection for your business—if any
negative perceptions of your reindeer business and displays arise.
If you further questions, you can call or email- Tanya Tims– USDA APHIS
Tanya.a.tims@usda.gov 913-638-1934.
Thanks to Daryl Simon for taking the time to call and get info.
Crystal Collection– 507-381-1718
Waterers????
What works the best? What fits my needs?
During National meetings, Regional meetings, and with emails and conversations, there
are several topics people would like to have more info about or contacts to call. So in each
newsletter I will try and pick a topic and pass on some information.
Topic— WATERERS– Types
Automatic—
• Jugs- Platform waterer, made out of formed plastic. jugwaterers.com
Known users—Randy Espe
* Nelson Live stock waterer—Pedistal type Aluminum or Stainless nelsonmfg.com
Known users—- Doug Dahnkes neighbor- (Elk) has them.
• EZFOUNT—Platform waterer— formed plastic. valleyvet.com
Known user– none—I have looked into these.
• Drinking Post waterer– Post type– No electricity—dpwaterer.com
Known user— none—local elk farmer (doug Dahnke neighbor)
Manual-
• Livestock tanks— Metal/Rubbermade/concrete-All sizes– portable-low cost
Known users– Daryl Simon– Mike Jablonski– Doug Dahnke– Dan Downs
• Natural water source– Ponds-Creeks-
There are some members utilizing these methods, But I failed to get names.
Sources– to also call for information-
Jeff Fritz
Dr Mike Carey
Send Me (Doug) a question or note and I will find a answer. pinepatch@hotmail.com
ROBA
REINDEER MANUAL
Spot Light topics
The following topics are covered in the ROBA Manual. I will start briefly
hitting on some of these topics in the newsletters. Please reference the
manual or your Vet. For more information.
DEPO– Provera– or DEPO for short—Medroxyprogesterone.
Has been used by Reindeer owners to calm male reindeer during rut. This is administered at
the onset of rut, late August/early September. There are many factors in determining dose
amounts and frequency of doses.
You can find more information in the Reindeer manual or as with all medicines please con-
sult your Vet. Prior to administering
Castration- Two methods Open Or Closed
1) Open Castration– Is done by cutting the scrotal sac and removing the Testes. If done
properly will not harm the Bull’s health. Will need to treat wound and watch for infection
and flies
The complete 4 step process is outlined in the ROBA Manual and also please consult your
Vet.
2) Closed Castration- This procedure is preformed by using one of many types of plier like
tools to crush the vessels, nerves, and vas deferens and prohibit the passage of material to
the testes. Eventually, the testes will wither and die. This method is effective when don accu-
rately, but room for error exists if tool is placed or used incorrectly,
ROBA
REINDEER MANUAL
Spot Light topics (continued)
The following topics are covered in the ROBA Manual. I will start briefly
hitting on some of these topics in the newsletters. Please reference the
manual or your Vet. For more information.
Reindeer Facts
Temperature, Respiratory rate, Pulse
Normal Temp —- 101.5 degrees F
Normal Pulse—-Winter 20 to 48
—--Summer 40 to 70
Normal Respiratory rate—
Winter—8 to 16
Summer-20 to 50
Running—150 +
What do you say when asked the difference between Reindeer and Caribou?
Reindeer are—
Domesticated—— Sedentary—-Breeding starts in mid-august—Calves can be pinto colored
but usually dark brown—-Have more fat— Thicker fur—Shorter face and muzzle—Females
have larger antlers than Caribou—-
PROBIOTICS DURING CALVING FASTRACK FOR REINDEER Probiotics are great to have have our reindeer, but not all probiotics are the same. The Fastrack line of products are superior to any other probi- otics on the market. Fastrack products are all natural probiotics & prebiotics ( food for the probiotics to flurish). JUMPSTART ULTRA GEL is a top seller especially during calving season. Dosage is 5 ml per calf. Each 5 ml serving as minimum of 5 billion colony forming units for the good bacterias. It also has antibodies against cor- novirus, rotovirus, colostridial C & D, Ecoli and Salmonelia, to name a few. The gel is made with all natural ingedients. JUMPSTART ULTRA GEL is also great for an adult with digestive issues. It will normalize the PH, and help get rid of the bad bacterias. Anytime you give an antibiotic you should be giving a probiotic to replenish the good bacteria in the gut. FASTRACK MICROBIAL PACK is a granular mixture of our probiotics and prebiotics that are top dressed on the animals grain. Available in 5# and 50# bags Support your reindeer immune system with Fastrack products. For more information or to order Call or email Carol Borton 269-491-8507 reindeerranch@sbcglobal.n
Note From Doug
I hope this finds everyone doing well and still being patient with the Covid-19 issues that
are still affecting our lives.
In this issue I started a topic on Waterers, types, brands, users. I hope this is helpful. In fu-
ture issues I will look at topics of
Food/types—Vitamins/Minerals— Vaccinations– Handling chutes/pens– If you have any
items please send me your ideas.
Stay safe/Stay Healthy
Thanks again– God Bless
Doug
CFR UPDATE/ REGULATION WATCH
With the country in the social distancing mode—There is nothing to re-
port on the CFR or regulations front.
I Did call my USDA Inspector and had a good conversation with her, and
told her what I was wanting to do with the updates to the group.
She too , said nothing has move forward since first of the year. But she
will help me watch as things get going again.
If anyone hears of things at your state level please contact a board
member so we can research and make calls.
Sincerely , DougROBA Meeting Pictures Continued
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Non-member Rate-$35/per issue-includes newsletter
Make checks to ROBA and mail to Correspondence Secretary
Rocky Hill Reindeer
Great Reindeer at average prices!
Also offering Sleighs for sale.
Healthy reindeer available today!
Sales / Rentals / Leasing
Call for current availability
Dogwood farms, Knoxville, Tennessee
(865)405-8609
Email– kyle@reindeerman.com
Website– www.reindeerman.com
Reindeer calves Reindeer for sale and Lease
Read about the Reindeer Games Calving Santa’s Second String/Locust Hill Farm
Philosophy and Natural Wellness Approach Dr, Mike Carey
@ www.reindeergames-wi.com Quality Breeding Stock/TB accredited/
CWD Monitoring since 10/01
TB Accredited/Brucellosis Certified
Well Vaccinated.
12 Yr CWD Monitored
Also-Guinea Foul-Muscovy Ducks
Jeff & Cindy Phillips– Reindeer Games
Ph-607-524-6163 or
5751 East Waterford Rd,Harttford
Email-mikecarydvm@gmail.com
WI 53027-9098 Ph-262-305-7733
Or http://sites.google.com/site/
cindy@reindeergames-wi.com
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2020 Reindeer Calves Available Farm Field trips/ Educational Outreach
Possibility of some adult cows available And Advertising Media use
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