Maral farming in Kazakhstan has a history of almost two centuries. Today, maral deer are raised on specialized farms, where their young antlers, known as panty, are harvested and processed into a range of products.
In this episode, you will see how a maral farm operates, how the animals are cared for, and how their young antlers are harvested and processed. How quickly do maral antlers grow, and why are they collected only at a specific time of year? We also explore the maral’s breeding cycle, the care of newborn calves, winter feeding, natural behavior, and the growing role of maral farms in tourism.
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