# Episode 27 - Adam Lindsay - Size Matters - EHD, CWD, Raising Giant Deer Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-and-limbs-podcast-7798894/episode-27-adam-lindsay-size-matters-ehd-cwd-raising-giant-deer Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-and-limbs-podcast-7798894/episode-27-adam-lindsay-size-matters-ehd-cwd-raising-giant-deer.md Podcast: [Lead and Limbs Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-and-limbs-podcast-7798894) Published: 2026-08-20T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d05bd5a82831c9d25f091af933b03397aa4009b5bf68aa3ca85d0aa316c2ca48/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NmI2NDA4Yi0wZmY1LTQ3OGYtYTc5Yi01ZjM4MGM1ZjE2ODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGEwNTc1Yy05Y2I1LTQwYTgtYmQ3NC01N2Q2ZjlhMDYwYmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWJhYzg3MDM1ZDgwNDA3YmU4ODY4YzgiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4NDY5YzlkMzBiNGY0OGUyOWUxZTQ0L2JsYWtlLW1hbGxvcnlzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMThfXzE2LTE4LTQ5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3 Audio file: https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d05bd5a82831c9d25f091af933b03397aa4009b5bf68aa3ca85d0aa316c2ca48/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NmI2NDA4Yi0wZmY1LTQ3OGYtYTc5Yi01ZjM4MGM1ZjE2ODQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGEwNTc1Yy05Y2I1LTQwYTgtYmQ3NC01N2Q2ZjlhMDYwYmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWJhYzg3MDM1ZDgwNDA3YmU4ODY4YzgiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4NDY5YzlkMzBiNGY0OGUyOWUxZTQ0L2JsYWtlLW1hbGxvcnlzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTgtMThfXzE2LTE4LTQ5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-and-limbs-podcast-7798894/episodes/episode-27-adam-lindsay-size-matters-ehd-cwd-raising-giant-deer Duration seconds: 4867 ## Resource The conversation covers a range of topics related to deer farming, including EHD and CWD, selective breeding, artificial insemination, and the impact of genetic resistance. The discussion also delves into the use of mineral supplements, the behavior of deer in captivity, and the challenges of managing deer herds. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to deer farming, CWD testing, hunting regulations, and the impact on hunting culture. It also delves into the use of drones for deer recovery and the preference for bow hunting over gun hunting. The discussion highlights the complexities of hunting laws, the impact of CWD testing on hunting culture, and the challenges of deer management and recovery. Takeaways Genetic resistance to EHD and CWD is a key factor in managing deer herds. Selective breeding and artificial insemination play a significant role in deer farming. Mineral supplements can impact the health and genetics of deer herds. Understanding deer behavior and stress management is crucial for successful deer farming. CWD testing has had a significant impact on hunting culture and has led to a decline in hunting participation. The use of drones for deer recovery is a topic of interest and could potentially improve the recovery process for hunters. The preference for bow hunting over gun hunting is influenced by factors such as the natural environment, hunting culture, and the peacefulness of the experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Deer Farming 02:04 EHD and Genetic Resistance 04:56 Artificial Insemination and Selective Breeding 07:53 Deer Behavior and Stress Management 34:57 Melanistic Deer and CWD 40:59 Impact of CWD Testing on Hunting Culture 41:29 Deer Farming and CWD Spread 42:25 CWD Eradication Efforts and Deer Population 43:55 Impact… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lead-and-limbs-podcast-7798894/episodes/episode-27-adam-lindsay-size-matters-ehd-cwd-raising-giant-deer/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-and-limbs-podcast-7798894/episode-27-adam-lindsay-size-matters-ehd-cwd-raising-giant-deer.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.