Purina Mills® Research Means Big Antlers
Purina Mills® has been the leader in deer nutrition research for over a half-century. We perform research at our 1,188-acre Purina Mills® Research Facility in Gray Summit, Missouri, as well as several other sites across the U.S. Our dedication to product excellence and innovation continues today, with the introduction of a nutritional breakthrough. We call it AntlerMax® Technology.
AntlerMax® Technology:
Provides top buck health, allowing each animal to reach its full genetic potential for antler growth, while lowering mortality rates during the rut. Delivers top doe health, resulting in increased milk production, milk quality and overall fertility. Builds strong healthy fawns for lower mortality.
How AntlerMax® Technology Works:
PATENTED PROTEINS - In deer, most proteins break down in the rumen (pre-stomach), decreasing their ability to support antler growth. But patented AntlerMax® Technology in new Deer Chow® naturally protects these high-quality proteins from rumen breakdown. Once protected, these proteins are digested by the deer in the stomach and small intestines instead of the rumen. The result - HUGE antlers much FASTER.
PROPRIETARY TRACE MINERALS - Optimal antler growth and overall deer health require a proper blend of minerals. That’s why we’ve done extensive studies to determine exact mineral requirements for growing antlers at various stages of development. AntlerMax® goes beyond protein technology to also include exact proprietary types and ratios of trace minerals necessary for building optimal antler density and strength. Plus, Purina Mills® Deer Chow® diets are formulated regionally to adjust for mineral variations in soil and vegetation. This exacting approach allows us to meet the specific needs of deer and elk in every region of the country.
Purina Mills® Deer Nutrition Research is unequaled. And our newly formulated Deer Chow® diets are living proof. The results speak for themselves: Optimal antler growth speed, size and mass in bucks, high fertility in does, and low mortality in fawns — all at levels no other form of nutrition can provide.
