THE QUALITY AND COMPOSITION OF FEED AND ITS EFFECT ON MILK PRODUCTIVITY OF KAZAKH WHITE-HEADED CATTLE RAISED IN THE “KASHYM” FARM IN ABAI DISTRICT, ABAI REGION
Keywords:
cattle, Kazakh white-headed breed, feed quality, diet, protein, milk productivity, feeding.Abstract
This article examines the quality and composition of feed provided to Kazakh white-headed cattle raised at the “Kashym” farm in Abai District, East Kazakhstan Region. During the study, the main types of feed used on the farm—alfalfa, clover, smooth brome, and grain crops—were analyzed in terms of their nutritional value and quality indicators. The organoleptic properties of the feed (color, smell, moisture) were assessed, and their suitability for livestock was evaluated. In addition, under laboratory conditions, the chemical composition of the feed (water, protein, fat, fiber, nitrogen-free extractive substances, and ash) was determined and comparatively analyzed.
The research results showed that leguminous feeds (alfalfa and clover) contain higher levels of protein and minerals, which positively affect cattle productivity. The effect of different feed types included in the diet on milk productivity was studied, and an increase in milk fat content and protein levels was observed in the experimental group.
Based on the study, it was concluded that the feed used at the “Kashym” farm is of high quality and nutritionally balanced. It was also determined that optimizing the diet can further improve livestock productivity.
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