
Research-Proven
Formulas
As with all its products,
ADM Alliance Nutrition is committed to continued research to improve and
substantiate its deer products. Research is conducted through funding
university research as well as by ADM Alliance Nutrition’s own research
department.
Results of research conducted in cooperation with Caesar Kleburg Wildlife
Research Institute and Texas A&M University at Kingsville demonstrated:
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Supplemental feeding
increases antler size in free ranging deer – 14.5% increase in
antler size.
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Impact of elevated
trace minerals on metabolism – 2X increase in protein retention
and increased immune response. Since growing antlers are 80%
protein, increasing protein retention can substantially increase
antler mass and size. Improving the immune response will have a
positive impact on deer health.
Research trials prove the value
of TraceMax formulas. Appropriate trace mineral supplementation improved
immune system response to antigen challenge and induced stress as
illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 (ADM Alliance Nutrition exp. 6083).
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Supplement feeding also increases antler size due to increased protein
retention (Figure 3, ADM Alliance Nutrition exp. 6083). Research shows a
14.5% increase in antler size using Boone and Crockett score in
supplemented deer ages 3.5 to 5.5 years compared to non-fed deer (ADM
Alliance Nutrition exp. 6083). A 14.5% increase in antler score can take
managed deer into the trophy class, increasing score by 10 to 20 inches.
For example, a 14% increase takes a 140 class deer to 160 inches.
Making the
Nutritional Choice
When choosing nutritional supplements for deer herds, keep in mind, the
most expensive nutrient is the one void in the diet or present in a form
unavailable to the animal; consequently, the animal cannot maximize its
genetic potential. Utilizing a high-quality, nutritionally sound
supplement enables producers to maximize the genetic potential of the deer
herd to attain heavier body weights and bigger racks.
The Rack Plus Program offers dependable, high-quality, proven products
based on high energy levels, multiple sources of protein, balanced
mineral-vitamin package, stabilized rice
bran, quality assurance, and integrity.
High Energy Level:
Alliance Nutrition deer products allow for optimum utilization by
utilizing highly digestible fiber by-products that are compatible with
roughage sources typically consumed by deer. Use of these ingredients
allows for a high-fiber diet while sustaining high-energy levels. Alliance
Nutrition deer products provide additive energy to the natural diet
instead of replacement energy, like grain-based supplements, and therefore
produce deer in better condition with lower supplement intake (Figures 4
and 5).


Multiple Protein
Sources: Multiple
sources of oil meal proteins, grain proteins, and soy by-product proteins
provide deer with rumen degradable and by-pass proteins.
This increases forage
digestion and
provides an array of amino acids for absorption, which has a positive
impact on antler size and body weight (Figure 6).
Balanced
Mineral-Vitamin Package:
Alliance Nutrition deer products include balanced macro- and
micro-minerals that help to optimize forage digestion, growth, health, and
reproduction. In addition, these products include vitamins A, D, and E for
enhanced benefits. Better nutrition means heavier, stronger antlers
(Figure 7).
Stabilized Rice Bran:
The addition of
stabilized rice bran, to Deer Breeder’s Formula
NG provides easily digested, all natural vegetable fat. Because fat has a
higher energy level compared to carbohydrates, energy intake can be
increased without an increase in feed consumption.
High-Quality and
Integrity: ADM
Alliance Nutrition’s sights are set on offering the best products and
maintaining the highest quality control standards in the industry,
Alliance Nutrition’s deer formulas are not least costed. Products in the
Rack Plus Program combine the amounts and proportions of highly digestible
energy sources, proteins, minerals, and vitamins deer need to attain
genetic potential in terms of body and antler growth. ADM Alliance
Nutrition’s research data indicate that deer consuming TraceMax formulated
products are healthier and more productive . . . and, that’s what ADM
Alliance Nutrition has in their sights.
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