Why Elk
Elk is an attractive alternative livestock option because it has multiple markets:
- Breeding Stock
- Velvet
- Meat
- Recreation
Breeding Stock
- North America will be in stock-up phase for at least another ten years.
- Elk are a single offspring species; twinning is rare.
- Selective Breeding to enhance the benefits of the stock will always be in demand.
Velvet - (Why Velvet)
- Bulls produce velvet every year.
- An average 2 year old will produce 9 lbs of velvet. Mature bulls may produce 30-40 lbs of velvet.
- Velvet is a commodity which in the past 15 years has ranged from $35 to $110 per pound.
Meat - (Why Elk Meat)
- Elk meat has long been considered the premier venison.
- In 1999 the United States imported 1100 tons of venison from New Zealand. Clearly there is a ready market for North American Elk .
- Elk meat is lean, low in fat and cholesterol, and delicious.
Recreation
- Many people enjoy hunting a trophy animal, a mature bull with a beautiful set of antlers.
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