The emerging exotic ungulate livestock industry: A survey of current producers

Survey responses concerning the general aspects of current exotic operations and attitudes of current producers are presented. A wide diversity of exotic livestock operations was indicated by the respondents. Respondents were on average well educated and in high gross income brackets. Overall, the responses could be characterized as coming from producers involved in an industry in the introductory stage. Limited information and lack of knowledge concerning marketing issues were the major concerns indicated by the respondents concerning the development of the exotic venison industry. © 1992 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.