What are the farming value points of mink? Farming mink artificially has many benefits
Mink has very high farming value; the whole animal is a treasure. The main product is mink fur. Mink fur, fox fur and Persian lamb fur are the three pillar commodities of the world fur market. By-products include mink heart, mink penis, mink oil, mink meat, internal organs and mink manure, etc. Let us take a look below at the farming value of mink!
Mink fur
Mink fur is a precious fur, mainly used to make mink coats, mink collars, etc., and is one of the three pillar commodities of the world fur market.
Mink heart
Mink heart has very high medicinal value. The pharmaceutical factory of the Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, uses mink heart as the main raw material and combines it with other Chinese herbal medicines to produce "Lixin Pills", which has a good therapeutic effect on rheumatic heart disease.
Mink penis
Medicinal liquor made from mink testicles and penis (mink penis), or combined with other Chinese herbal medicines, has effects such as nourishing and strengthening yang.
Mink oil
Mink oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids. It has now become a raw material for making high-grade cosmetics and soap, and it also has good effects on the treatment and prevention of skin diseases.
Mink meat
Mink meat is tender and nutritious, with a protein content of about 18% (fresh meat), and is a game delicacy with a unique flavor. In addition, mink meat can be used as feed for fur-bearing animals such as foxes and raccoon dogs.
Mink manure
Mink manure is a high-quality organic fertilizer for crops, and after treatment, mink manure can be used as pig feed.