Livestock and Products
Ian Thorleifson has over twenty years experience as an elk, bison, and cattle producer. As a farming and ranching consultant, and as author of The Elk Farming Handbook, Ian can assist you with every aspect of this successful and fulfilling business.
Elk farming began in Manitoba only twenty years ago. It has quickly proven itself to be viable, sustainable and profitable. Elk farming has also expanded across much of Canada and United States. Compared to other livestock operations, elk farming requires much less labor, lower operating costs, and returns on investments are very positive.
Market diversity is one of our industry's biggest advantages.
Established markets for elk products include:
- nutraceutical and functional food products for humans and pets
- premium quality meat and deli products (
) - trophy bulls for exciting harvesting opportunities
- raw materials for products such as leather goods, antler carvings, and fashion accessories
- breeding stock sales
We can supply you with all of these products. Call or contact us via email or the address in the page footer, and work out a deal.
The Elk Farming Handbook is the only complete source of information for beginning farmers, libraries or others who require such a reference.
It draws on the knowledge and experience of some of the world's leading farmers and elk consultants, covering all the necessary elk farm management skills.
300 pages of information in a solid paperback format includes:
- Farm selection and layout
- Detailed designs for handling facilities
- Feeding and breeding programs
- Pasture management
- Calving management
- Velvet antler harvest and handling
- Marketing your products.
Available for $40 plus Shipping and Handling from
GEOS Communications
Ian Thorleifson
Box 1997, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
204 867 3527
vike@mts.net