| 11 multiple awards at Rising Stars comp RURAL PEOPLE » Canes Deer Products Malcolm and Kathy have amalgamated their respective passions to establish a diverse and successful deer farming operation that encompasses venison, velvet, velvet capsules and trophy stags for safari parks around the country. While Malcolm’s heart lies in working with deer and the challenge of producing big antlered stags, Kathy’s background in healthcare draws her to the nutritional benefits of velvet and velvet capsules. The Canes produce over 10 tonnes of velvet each year. Some is sold as raw product with the remainder being processed into their own capsules, Canes Deer Velvet, primarily sold online throughout the world. “I enjoy offering the benefits of velvet to those people who need them,” Kathy says. “Because velvet is in fact fast growing bone cartilage/nerve supply/blood supply/skin it has all the nutrients to support joint health, immune system, circulation and sports performance.” Last February the Canes made a change to their wintering regime by building a wintering barn. The main driver for the investment was to get the weaners into the barn for 100 days over winter, instead of running around on the paddocks where up to 70% of the valuable feed was trampled and lost. “Well ... sometimes farming can drive you to drink.” • to page 12 • Post & Batten • Electric Fencing • Post & Rail • Deer Fencing • 20+ years experience • 3x Tractors & Post Rammers • 1x Bulldozer & Post Rammer • No job too big or small! For a free, no-obligation quote, call S&S today! Steve 027 717 6264 / Sarah 027 253 5388 Find us on Facebook fb.com/Reporoa1 Lynne Rhodes AI specialises in the arti cial insemination of Red Deer and Elk Use the proven professionalism, skill and experience of Lynne Rhodes AI Ltd to improve your herd genetics. Lynne proudly supports Canes Deer Ltd Mobile 0274 952 461 | E-mail lynne@deerai.co.nz | deerai.co.nz
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