Effects of adding a commercial capsaicin fertilizer on the feeding behavior of sika deer (Cervus nippon). (7th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shiiba, Yuichiroh; Takeda, Ken‐ichi; Matsushima, Kenichi
• Is Part Of: Animal science journal. Volume 92:Number 1(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-03-07
• Subjects: capsaicin fertilizer -- feeding behavior -- feeding damage -- sika deer; Animal culture -- Periodicals; Livestock -- Periodicals; 636
• DOI: 10.1111/asj.13529
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1344-3941

Abstract

Abstract: We investigated the inhibitory effect of capsaicin fertilizer on feeding in deer. We tested four captive adult female deer. In Experiment 1, in addition to the treatment (intact) containing only a solid feed (HC), we mixed the fertilizer not containing capsaicin (F) or the capsaicin fertilizer (CF) in the solid feed. In addition, the solid feed was put on a wire net that capsaicin fertilizer was placed 5 cm below (SCF). We investigated their feeding behavior response. In Experiment 2, we changed the amount of substance (fertilizer and capsaicin fertilizer) mixed in the HC. We mixed different amounts (0, 50, 100, and 200 g) of the treatments other than the intact with HC and presented them to the deer, and investigated their feeding behavior response. In Experiment 1, intake in the F and CF decreased ( p < .05). In Experiment 2, HC intake was significantly lower in the 100 and 200 g CF ( p < .05). However, HC intake relatively increased by the last day in the CF 200 g too. The capsaicin fertilizer decreased the feeding behavior of deer by directly touching the mucous membranes of the deer nose and lips. However, the effects were decreased over time.