Currently, goat farming becomes a perspective sector focused on production of goat’s milk and its products. Volume of milk produced by goats is determined by three factors: genetic heredity; environmental conditions, animal welfare and care conditions; feeding quality. In order to increase the productivity of dairy goats, it is necessary to improve and optimize feeding rates as the feeding is an essential factor defining the development of milk productivity. Sound feeding practices result in goats producing more than1000 kg of milk containing up to 4.5% fat. This practice-oriented research is based on the decision to use the information and analytical systems “RATIONS” in order to calculate balanced rations for adequate nutrition of dairy goats. Particular attention was given to introduction of feeding rates adjusted to fulfill their nutrient requirements of Saanen goats in North-West District of Russia.
Economic sustainability based on the triple bottom line is not new, but topical in the scientific discussion on the development of economic growth. International organisations globally, together with governments, budget an increase in funding for education as the main tool for sustainable annual economic growth. On the other hand, it is difficult to measure the outcome of financial effort, as it is an intangible asset. The current research is based on interviews with 20 professors and 20 students at Klaipėda University and LCC International University, to learn how they understand their role in economic development, and to verify the dependency of their desire to contribute more to their awareness. The findings of the qualitative research show that productivity by both students and educators depends on their awareness of their economic role. On the other hand, as the study shows the limitation of participants’ perception of their economic role, its promotion is suggested.
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