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. The harvesting process is humane, stress free and hygienic.
Many experts believe that the removal of the antlers is to the benefit of the animals.
In the wild, antlers are used for self-defense, in combat and to display physical dominance. However, in a closed domestic environment, the antlers can be a hazard to the both the animal itself and to the other elk. In velvet form, antlers are soft and do not pose a threat. No, Qeva does not require any refrigeration. Qeva can be stored at room temperature.