Will AntlerMax Energy Technology make deer obese and possibly grow smaller antlers?
It is true that AntlerMax Energy Technology contains by-pass fat, but it will not make deer obese. By-pass fat is unheard of in the deer world, making Purina Mills the first to focus on it. By-pass simply means the fat source resists being broken down by the bacteria in the rumen. So a higher percentage of the fat moves through the rumen and is utilized by the deer’s stomach and small intestines for greater energy benefits. This by-pass fat has 270% the energy of standard diet ingredients and has no negative impact on nutrient digestibility or feed intake – both common of other fat ingredients. There is not enough of the by-pass fat to make deer obese, but an optimal amount to help improve body condition, hair coat, overall health and antler growth. Q: What are the new Deer Chow breeder diets with AntlerMax Energy Technology? A: They are AntlerMax Professional Hi-Energy Breeder 16 and AntlerMax Professional Hi-Energy Breeder 20 with 16 and 20% protein respectively. These are complete d