Tag: Antler velvet

Deer antlers are among the fastest-growing bones in the animal kingdom, capable of regenerating fully each year. While many associate antlers with seasonal wildlife displays or dog chews, their use in traditional medicine raises a key question: do deer antlers have any nutritional value?

Every year, male deer shed their antlers after the mating season, with the discarded bone providing a valuable resource for other animals and people. People take deer antlers for a wide range of purposes, including their use in traditional medicine, various commercial products, and as part of the popular outdoor hobby of 'shed hunting'.