Welcome to the CCA!

The Canadian Cervid Alliance is a non-profit organization
representing Canadian Cervid producers - to encourage,
advance, improve and protect the progression of
Canada's Cervid industry.

Cervid Industry

Cervid Industry

Across Canada, deer and elk are raised on agricultural operations.

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Learn more about the industry
Get provincial contacts

Products

Cervid Products

Cervids produce a range of saleable products:

Farmed Cervid Meat
Genetic & Breeding Stock
Velvet Antler
Trophy Bulls

Traceability Initiative

Traceability Initiative

Accessing traceability systems of the farmed cervid industry to develop a national strategy to improve processes and tools.

Learn more about CITI


On Farm Food Safety

Good Production Practices

Learn how to maximize food safety and quality on deer and elk farms.

Learn about On-Farm Food Safety
Learn more about Food Safety
Download the Producer Workbook (English) [PDF, 117KB]
Download the Producer Workbook (French) [PDF, 250KB]


Herb Crusted Rack of Deer with Goat Cream Cheese

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Deer Steaks with Mushroom Sauce

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Peppered Elk Carpaccio with Apple Cider Cherry Glaze

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