Seasonal daily energy requirements of mature deer per animal (MJ ME/day)
Seasonal daily energy requirements of mature deer per animal (MJ ME/day)
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Autumn |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
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Stags |
NZ Red (220kg) |
19 |
35 |
42 |
38 |
|
Elk x Red (240-350kg) |
25 |
47 |
56 |
51 |
|
|
Elk/Wapiti (350-450kg) |
34 |
62 |
71 |
66 |
|
|
Fallow (90kg) |
12 |
18 |
20 |
18 |
|
|
Hinds |
Red (110kg) |
27 |
26 |
28 |
49* |
|
Elk x Red (140-160kg) |
48 |
46 |
50 |
85* |
|
|
Elk/Wapiti (180-240kg) |
64 |
61 |
67 |
120* |
|
|
Fallow (55kg) |
10 |
10 |
10 |
15* |
* Lactating female with fawn
This table assumes diets contain 14-16% crude protein as adequate for maintenance. Further examples of indicative quality for different feed types here >>
