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Pep pills for pets

One possible use for deer velvet is in pills for pets, to enhance their health and vitality. The US in particular is seen as a potentially large market for this product, as discussed in this 2006 video.

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Ken Drew. 'Deer and deer farming', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/deer-and-deer-farming/9/4