Farms: New Zealand Deer Industry | Antler Farms

http://www.antlerfarms.com Antler Farms deer antler velvet is produced and processed in the rolling hills of beautiful New Zealand. Though relative newcomers to deer farming compared with Asia, New Zealand has grown to become the world's biggest producer of deer antler velvet. The New Zealand deer industry is extensive in its scale and operation. The New Zealand deer velvet industry raises 6,000 deer and generates 450 tons of deer velvet antler per year. Other main producers of deer velvet antler are Korea, China, Russia, the United States and Canada. The international community views New Zealand as a pioneer of the deer industry. After all, New Zealand established and maintains high standards in farming, conducted and leads scientific studies and research in deer antler velvet use, and produces the finest deer antler velvet in the world. Antler Farms is home to a robust herd of red deer (Cervus elaphus). On Antler Farms, our deer that are free to roam the land and graze on natural pasture, primarily rye grasses and chicory. In winter when grass growth is limited, supplementary feeds such as grains or preserved pasture may be fed out. We never use growth hormones. Our deer are naturally healthy and thrive on our farms, in New Zealand's temperate climate. The health benefits provided by deer antler velvet parallel the health of the deer, their diet, and the quality of their antlers. New Zealand deer are carefully bred by pairing the fittest, most vibrant animals. Genealogy is well documented and strong bloodlines are emphasized. It is no accident that the best and highest-grade red deer are raised in New Zealand, and that the best deer antler velvet comes from Antler Farms. Our family owned farms, staffed by veteran farmers and certified veterinarians, ensure we have the healthiest deer and produce the most potent deer velvet antler. Our Pledge Antler Farms deer antler velvet was produced from healthy red deer stock on our New Zealand farms. The farms have passed vigorous inspections for safety and quality assurance. Antler Farms deer antler velvet was removed under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian in compliance with the National Velvetting Standards Body program to ensure the welfare of the deer. Antler Farms deer antler velvet was processed in a premises certified by New Zealand Government's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Antler Farms deer antler velvet meets or exceeds the microbiological standards and indicators of quality. Learn More by visiting us below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Antler-Farms/380986261980283 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/antlerfarms Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AntlerFarms Check out more of our videos below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjOsF_d1D_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k69r8cwQRSU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRU0JjQ2S0w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hhUrWcbwyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jq7L6OBbj4 http://www.antlerfarms.com