Milk Content and Milk Quality of Sheep of the Kazakh Fat-Tailed Semi-Rough-Haired Breed with Pasture Content

Abstract

The article presents the results of a study on the effect of top dressing and feed additives based on humic substances on milk productivity, the quality of milk of sheep of the Kazakh fat-tailed semi-coarse breed, and the resulting cheese in pasture conditions. In total, 90 heads of sheep of the Kazakh short-tailed semi-rough-haired breed were used in the experiment. The Control Group (CG) of 30 sheep grazed on pasture grass, while two Experimental Groups (EG) of 60 heads were fed 300 g barley per day of barley, The second experimental group of sheep received a feed additive based on humic substances. As a result, after the first month of feeding, additional feeding had a positive effect on the daily milk yield of ewes, where the experimental group II was statistically significantly superior (P<0.05), i.e., it exceeded by 0.08 liters. In total, during lactation, the sheep of the second experimental group exceeded the control group by an average of 10.8% in average daily milk yield. Also, additional feeding affected the quality of milk and cheese, Thus, the indicators of sheep of the II experimental group were superior in terms of the fat content of milk (P<0.01) and cheese (P<0.05).

Evaluation of the effectiveness of coniferous-phytogenic feed additives in case of eimeriosis infestation in calves

“…Both preparations were willingly consumed by calves and contributed to the elimination of signs of DDS and gastroenteritis. This aspect is consistent with recent trends in animal nutrition, where the focus has shifted towards natural, animal-friendly feed additives that not only prevent diseases but also promote overall well-being [28,29]. Given the increasing concerns about antibiotic resistance and the emphasis on sustainable livestock practices, the use of such natural additives could be a significant step forward.…”