Grinding of Deer Antler in the Freezer/Mill®

Application: Cryogenic Grinding of Deer Antler for DNA Analysis

Introduction

Deer horn poaching, also known as deer antler poaching, refers to the illegal hunting and harvesting of deer antlers for various purposes, which includes extraction for traditional medicine, aphrodisiac beliefs, trophy hunting, etc. Wildlife forensics is recognized as a key enforcement tool to combat this trade. Our Freezer/Mill, model CG-400, aids the process. DNA analysis of deer antler seizure is of vital importance in this regard. It involves pairing and sorting the antler, sampling, powdering the sample, de-collagenization, and then DNA extraction. By employing a systematic approach, our CG-400 Freezer/Mill model aids the process of powdering and sampling, further facilitating the ease and efficiency in the DNA extraction process.

Deer antlers are known for their toughness and durability, making them well-suited for the various functions they serve in the wild. The organic matrix, including collagen, contributes to the antlers’ toughness and resilience.

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