Their annual cycle is totally in tune with the changing seasons, and one of the most noticeable aspects of that annual cycle is the growth and shedding of the bull's antlers. Antlers are the most unique trait of all members of the deer family. Practitioners of traditional Asian medicine, who use different portions of the antler as food supplements, recognized this long ago. Users of the supplements feel that antler enhances energy, growth and blood circulation and that it alleviates symptoms of arthritis and pre-menstrual syndrome. A huge and growing market exists for these products.
Surveys show that more than half of the U.S. adult population uses dietary supplements.
Hard antlers, which are shed every year, are also a very valuable product, used in jewelry and other small decorative items as well as in home decor and furnishings. When the bull is sold to a hunting ranch, the hard antlers continue to be valuable when hunters are thrilled with the opportunity to harvest a spectacular bull. Potential profits are presently very attractive. Capital requirements are high, and management skills learned from cattle farming will need to be fine-tuned. Before you make the decision, be sure you read the best sources of information and visit a few well-established farms.