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Common Eland
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Common eland (Taurotragus oryx) are the largest African antelope regularly farmed for meat—docile enough for ranching, with beef-like carcass size and mild, fine venison. They are a cornerstone of southern African game meat diversification. Steaks and roasts cook much like lean beef or mild venison; fat cover is light. Dairy experiments exist but meat remains the main culinary product outside traditional use. Young eland is exceptionally approachable for game-hesitant diners.
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Common eland were hunted and sometimes managed by indigenous southern African peoples.
Research stations promoted eland as a domesticable meat antelope.
Commercial ranches expanded common eland herds for venison.
Export and restaurant sales featured eland as mild large-antelope meat.