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This week on Deer and Wildlife Stories, host Keith Warren visits Rush Canyon Ranch in Ripon, Wisconsin, where owner Chuck and his daughter, Vanessa Nelson, are making strides in the deer farming industry. With a herd of approximately 350 deer, the Nelsons have spent the past five years refining their breeding program, focusing on advanced genome typing as a crucial component of their strategy to combat chronic wasting disease (CWD) and ensure their herd's long-term health and resilience.
Rush Canyon Ranch stands out for its commitment to genetic excellence, utilizing artificial insemination (AI) to introduce top-tier, CWD genetically resistant semen from select breeder bucks across the country. This approach allows the Nelsons to ensure that only the highest-quality genetics are passed down, resulting in whitetails with superior traits such as size, antler quality, and CWD disease resistance. By carefully selecting semen based on the best CWD genetic markers and breeding values, Rush Canyon is rapidly becoming a leader in producing genetically superior whitetails that stand out in both performance and, simultaneously, are more resistant to CWD.
In this episode, Keith Warren takes a deep dive into the innovative breeding practices at Rush Canyon Ranch, showcasing how the Nelsons blend cutting-edge science with a deep-rooted passion for deer farming. Their dedication to sustainable herd management and combatting CWD through genetic resistance is setting new industry standards. The ranch's success story serves as an inspiring model for other breeders and deer farmers.
About Rush Canyon Ranch:
Rush Canyon Ranch is a family-owned deer farming operation in Ripon, Wisconsin, led by Chuck and his daughter, Vanessa Nelson. The ranch focuses on advanced breeding techniques, including artificial insemination and genome typing, and is dedicated to producing genetically superior whitetail deer. Through cutting-edge practices, Rush Canyon Ranch aims to combat CWD while delivering top-tier genetics and ensuring the long-term sustainability of its herd.
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