Investigation of the Digestion Peculiarities of Siberian Musk Deer Kept under Farm Conditions
https://doi.org/10.33647/2713-0428-20-3E-49-53
Abstract
In order to ensure adequate nutrition of musk deer in captivity, it is essential to have data on the digestibility of feed nutrients. In this work, we carry out an indirect assessment of the digestive characteristics of captive musk deer in the autumn and winter periods. The influence of age, gender, physiological state, and seasonal changes on nutrient excretion is analyzed. The most sensitive parameter was found to be mineral metabolism, phosphorus metabolism in particular. Other unstable parameters include excretion of fiber, fat, and protein. The results obtained provide information on the digestibility of feed and justify the need for balancing feedings for different age and sex groups of musk deer kept under farm conditions.
Keywords
Moschus moschiferus,
digestibility,
excretion,
feed organics,
nutrients,
biochemical composition,
ruminal digestion
Supporting agencies: the research topic “Development of the concept and scientific and technical justification of rational feeding and keeping of producing animals for the production of biologically active substances for the pharmaceutical industry” (code: “Nursery-2”) of state assignment of Scientific Center of Biomedical Technologies of FMBA of Russia.
About the Authors
A. M. Zubalii
Scientific Center of Biomedical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasiia M. Zubalii, Cand. Sci. (Biol.), Assoc. Prof.
143442, Moscow Region, Krasnogorsk District, Svetlye Gory Village, 1
M. M. Guseva
Scientific Center of Biomedical Technologies of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mariya M. Guseva
143442, Moscow Region, Krasnogorsk District, Svetlye Gory Village, 1
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Zubalii A.M., Guseva M.M. Investigation of the Digestion Peculiarities of Siberian Musk Deer Kept under Farm Conditions. Journal Biomed. 2024;20(3E):49-53. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33647/2713-0428-20-3E-49-53
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