New Zealand Farmed · Multi-Part Utilisation · Premium Deer Products · International Export
New Zealand Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the most common and widely distributed deer species in New Zealand, found throughout both the North and South Islands. It is also an important species in New Zealand’s well-established commercial deer farming industry.
New Zealand Red Deer provides a wide range of valuable food and specialty products. From venison to velvet antler, tendons and tails, many parts of the deer can be appropriately processed and utilised.
Key Products:
Venison | Velvet Antler | Deer Tendon | Deer Tail | Deer Pizzle | Other Deer Products
Venison
Tender, naturally lean and high in protein, New Zealand venison is a premium export meat supplied to China, Europe, North America and other international markets.
Velvet Antler
One of the high-value products of New Zealand’s deer industry. It is carefully harvested and processed, with strong established demand in Asian markets for traditional and specialty products.
Deer Tendon · Deer Tail · Other Deer Products
Various parts of Red Deer can be further processed into specialty foods, dried products and other value-added deer products.
