Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 1982 |
Authors: | Mould, ED, Robbins, CT |
Journal: | The Journal of Wildlife Management |
Volume: | 46 |
Pagination: | 22-29 |
Date Published: | 1982 |
ISBN Number: | 0022541X |
Keywords: | Cervus elaphus |
Abstract: | Digestive capabilities of elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) were determined during 15 feeding trials of single- and multiple-component rations. These results were compared to digestibilities by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Neutral-detergent-solubles (NDS) digestible amount was linearly related to feed content in both elk and deer. Soluble phenolics depressed NDS digestibility but not fiber digestibility. Fiber digestibility decreased curvilinearly with increasing lignin-cutin content in both elk and deer. Elk digested more of the less lignified cell walls than did deer. Equations for estimating dry-matter and energy digestibility in both elk and deer are presented. |
URL: | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3808404 |
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