subspecies

Hello, New to the forum, any input is greatly appreciated! Is there a better elk subspecies than another for raising elk? Does one subspecies produce more/better velvet, better, more sought after meat? Thanks!

According to The Whitehead encyclopedia of deer,there is 38 sub species of Odocoileus verginianus.Which sub species is raised by the industry & what role is being taken to protect the rare phenotypes? Thanks Sharkey