However with the decline of the Asian economy and market, demand and prices for EVA declined. An opportunity existed to market the product to the North American market. We, at Qeva can understand why there would be concern over the treatment of animals in the manufacturing of this product. However, Qeva can confidently assure its customers and potential customers that the elk are treated humanely and not mistreated or harmed. The elk are domestically ranched in a free ranging pasture and are given top care and management.
Farmers follow standards that are designed with the best interest of the animal.
The elk are given plenty of food and have plenty of room so they can roam around and display behaviors just like they would in the wild. Domestically raised Elk are actually healthier compared to their counterparts in the wild. Elk antler is a renewable resource as male elk grow antlers every year and shed them. Harvesting does NOT threaten the animal's well being and does NOT require the destruction of the animal. Qeva is harvested from elk by a strict protocol implemented by veterinarians.