Elk breeding is an industry similar to that of race horse breeding. Each elk bull can produce about 10 to 40 pounds of velvet a year. As the animal matures, the amount of velvet he produces generally increases. Some mature championship bulls have produced 40 pounds of elk velvet. When you consider the ease of raising and maintaining a herd of these beautiful animals, it is obvious that elk are a wise investment.
Velvet continues to be widely used in Korea and other countries in the east.
Its use is also gaining popularity in the west, particularly in the United States and Canada. Some recent studies have concluded that there may be chemicals in elk velvet which account for its use as a natural remedy. As relief from pain caused by arthritis A tonic to improve muscle development and healing. Improvement of sexual performance. Here are some links to sites describing the uses of elk velvet and the studies concerning its use in treatment of a wide variety of ailments, and one for Recipes using Elk meat.