Deer have different dry matter intake, metabolic, and protein requirements depending on the season and reproductive status:
1. During summer, requirements range from 2,350 grams of dry matter intake for maintenance to 3,500 grams for does with twin fawns.
2. In winter, requirements are lower at 1,050 grams for deer from low-quality summer ranges and 525 grams for deer from high-quality summer ranges.
3. Minimum dietary crude protein concentrations range from 4.8% to 10% depending on the season and reproductive status.
Deer have different dry matter intake, metabolic, and protein requirements depending on the season and reproductive status:
1. During summer, requirements range from 2,350 grams of dry matter intake for maintenance to 3,500 grams for does with twin fawns.
2. In winter, requirements are lower at 1,050 grams for deer from low-quality summer ranges and 525 grams for deer from high-quality summer ranges.
3. Minimum dietary crude protein concentrations range from 4.8% to 10% depending on the season and reproductive status.
Deer have different dry matter intake, metabolic, and protein requirements depending on the season and reproductive status:
1. During summer, requirements range from 2,350 grams of dry matter intake for maintenance to 3,500 grams for does with twin fawns.
2. In winter, requirements are lower at 1,050 grams for deer from low-quality summer ranges and 525 grams for deer from high-quality summer ranges.
3. Minimum dietary crude protein concentrations range from 4.8% to 10% depending on the season and reproductive status.