{"podcast":{"title":"Deer University","slug":"deer-university-495609","podcast_index_feed_id":495609,"rss_url":"https://deeruniversity.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://deeruniversity.libsyn.com/deeruniversity","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/c/4/4/7c44bfefc408041e/DeerULogo2020m1400x1400.jpg","author":"Jacob Dykes","episode_count":103,"summary":"The Deer University podcast focuses on deer biology and management, featuring Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, co-directors of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. As hunters, deer biologists, and wildlife professors, they're passionate about bridging the gap between research and management. In each episode, they discuss the latest deer research from around the country, breaking it down to show how it can improve wildlife and habitat management on your land. Whether you're a hunter, a land steward, or simply interested in deer biology, Deer University is for you. Hosts of Deer University: Dr. Jacob Dykes, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, Mississippi State University Extension Service Dr. Eric Michel, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Management, Mississippi State University Forest and Wildlife Research Center","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T04:19:15.836623+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 079 - Estimating nutrient requirements for deer","slug":"episode-079-estimating-nutrient-requirements-for-deer","published_at":"2024-08-23T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609/episode-079-estimating-nutrient-requirements-for-deer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609","url":"http://msudeerlab.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/deeruniversity/Episode_079_-_Estimating_nutrient_requirements_for_deer.mp3?dest-id=524423","summary":"In this episode, Dr. Mark Turner discusses his research on the nutrient requirements of deer and the availability of native plants to fulfill those requirements. He sampled common deer forages throughout the Eastern US and found that only 44% of the forages sampled met the minimum crude protein requirement, and only 19% met the minimum phosphorus requirement. This highlights the importance of providing a diverse range of forage options for deer. Mark also emphasizes the need to consider both the amount and quality of forage when estimating nutritional carrying capacity. He suggests that landowners consider incorporating native plants into their management strategies and diversify their food plots to provide a more balanced diet for deer. And Steve may have rambled a little too. Takeaways Providing a diverse range of forage options is important for meeting the nutrient requirements of deer. Only 44% of the forages sampled met the minimum crude protein requirement, and only 19% met the minimum phosphorus requirement. Estimating nutritional carrying capacity requires considering both the amount and quality of forage available. Incorporating native plants into management strategies can help provide a more balanced diet for deer. Diversifying food plots can also contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of deer. Sound Bites \"Diversify your habitat and then let them do their job\" \"Deer have pretty high phosphorus requirements and a lot of the plants are not meeting that requirement\" \"Deer develop an aversion to forages that are very high in nutrients they already have\" Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series ( here ) and choose the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop down menu. You will have to create an account to view the seminars. The seminars a…","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. Mark Turner discusses his research on the nutrient requirements of deer and the availability of native plants to fulfill those requir…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2335,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deer-university-495609/episodes/episode-079-estimating-nutrient-requirements-for-deer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deer-university-495609/episode-079-estimating-nutrient-requirements-for-deer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}