Bison

The bison farming industry in North America has been growing slowly since the early 1980's. As today's world becomes more health conscious, people are drawn towards the healthy alternative that is bison meat.

Wild Boar

The wild boar is one of nine species belonging to the pig family. It is the ancestor of the domestic pig. The wild boar was originally found in Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. Since the 1800s they were in North America and Australia. The natural environment wild boar are found in is the coniferous forest and in the grassland. It builds its home in thickets and tall grass.  Some of the wild boar's special adaptations are its tusks and its snout. The tusks are used for protection from predators.

Kangaroo

Commercial culling of kangaroos is restricted to leasehold and freehold land which is being used for primary production. Such culling takes place in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia. Kangaroo are culled in Australia by only licensed hunters. These licenses are granted by the Government and hunters must pass a Government approved course which instructs them in aspects such as the laws controlling kangaroo culling, meat hygiene and animal welfare. In addition to this, their equipment must be approved by a Government inspector to ensure it is of the right standards. The RSPCA has described Kangaroo harvesting as "one of the most humane methods of animal slaughter possible".

Rattle Snake

Rattlesnakes are either bred or hunted in the USA for their skin and meat, which is becoming more popular on the gourmet table.  Rattlesnake is only available from ranches in the south west of the US and culled producing a very small amount of meat. This is done under licence from the local state. Hunting wild rattlesnakes is allowed with a permit and the snake must be processed through a ASDA plant.