Farm registration with VelTrak begins on 3 May, when the primary contacts on deer farms will be emailed an invitation to register. Farmers are encouraged to register promptly, so they become familiar with VelTrak and have any questions answered well before the start of the new season.
The South Korean market for branded health food products based on deer antler velvet and other traditional ingredients is continuing to grow, says Deer Industry New Zealand. Last year, it identified the launch of scores of new health food products based on velvet, most of it sourced from New Zealand.
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