Deer antler: scientific review

Authors
Crigel, MH Balligand, M Heinen, E
Citation
Mh. Crigel et al., Deer antler: scientific review, ANN MED VET, 145(1), 2001, pp. 25-38
Citations number
100
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
ANNALES DE MEDECINE VETERINAIRE
ISSN journal
00034118 → ACNP
Volume
145
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
25 - 38
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4118(200103/04)145:1<25:DASR>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
This article reviews the scientific literature of deer antler, History, tax onomy, anatomy, composition and function of deer antler are presented in th e first chapter. Growth cycle, its control and its histology are described in the second chapter. Use of deer antler for science purpose is listed in the third chapter. Along this article, the originality of the antler as an organ is pointed out.