THE TECHNOLOGY OF CUTTING DEER ANTLERS IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE STATE UNITARY ENTERPRISE
A comprehensive assessment of the growth and development of maral antlers and their cutting technology was carried out. The data provided by us indicate the expediency of using antler cutting at certain times, namely at the end of May and at the beginning of June. The growth and development of antlers are influenced by a number of factors determined by heredity and the external environment. The first include the breed and origin, the second among others belong to the geographical area and technological techniques. In this regard, the problem of determining the relationship between the factors of growth and development of antlers with subsequent productive use is very important and timely. Antlers obtained from the Altai maral are considered the most valuable. In comparison with reindeer antlers, the antlers of the Altai maral are valued 10-12 times more expensive, and in the case of comparison with raw materials obtained from other countries, the Altai antlers are superior in value.