What is Velvet?
Velvet or velvet antler is harvested annually from naturally farmed elk livestock. Male elk grow and naturally shed a set of antler every year. When elk antlers are “in velvet” it is the most “nutrient abundant” phase of the antlers incredibly prolific growth cycle. It is at this time every spring, that breeders of elk collect the velvet antler under hygienic supervision. This process is not harmful to the elk and the velvet antler is an annually renewable resource. Once the antler is removed, it is then processed, analyzed at a laboratory, encapsulated and ultimately packaged for the consumer as a nutritional supplement. North American Elk Breeders Association and Nature’s Velvet Since its’ inception in 1990, the North American Elk Breeders Association (NAEBA) has sought to bring this highly renowned supplement to the American consumer. “Nature’s Velvet is the name used to describe velvet antler products marketed by members of the North American Elk Breeders Association.” NAEBA’s expr
