Elk farming grows in western Iowa as cattle costs rise
Penn Tussey converted land near Creston to elk farming as cattle vet bills rose. Her 51-elk herd slashes farm costs and draws new members to the Iowa Elk Breeders Association, which now has 197 names. Elk require less land and offer prices from 2000 to 6000 dollars per animal, with growing meat demand.
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Net powder used in capsules claims blood pressure and arthritis relief
The item describes ON THE NET powder as a capsule product that purportedly lowers blood pressure and acts as an ace agent. It also notes Asian usage in tea or soup and includes a separate remark about elk antlers, their annual regrowth, and a growing market in Korea and the United States.
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Iowa Elk Breeders Association Highlights Growth and Benefits
The Iowa Elk Breeders Association founded in 1993 now has about 200 members with two to three new members joining monthly. Elk farming offers land use perks allowing 11/2 to two elk per one beef cow, velvet production yielding annual income, and a meat market noted for low fat venison.
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