Feeding of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L) and red deer (Cervus elaphus L) in different conditions

In this paper an overview was given of feeding roe deer and red deer in different conditions. As herbivores and ruminants, these animals eat a large number of feeds, like pasture or browse, and feed selection depends mostly on season. Being selective grazers they obtain relatively high level of protein and low level of fiber in their diets. Additional feeding is required if high gain is wanted and better quality of trophy, which depends on the quality and quantity of available natural feeds and the season. Additional feeds can be hay, roots and tubers, silage, sugar beet pulp and brewers grains, and among concentrates cereal and legume grains including the feed mixes produced by feed mills. Farm production of red deer requires very intensive additional feeding because it is necessary to meet the nutritive requirements of animals.