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Livestock

Content and feeding of farm animals: rations and feed base, facilities and microclimate, herd reproduction, productivity and breeding work in farms of various scales.

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Fundamentals and history of standardized livestock animal feeding

The article examines the scientific basis for standardizing animal rations to ensure their productivity, health, and growth. You will learn about the development of Russian feed nutritional evaluation systems and the key elements of balanced feeding

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Methodology for compiling and analyzing diets for livestock animals

The article examines the principles of balanced feeding for livestock animals and the basic requirements for calculating diets. The reader will become familiar with the specifics of working with monogastric and ruminant animals, as well as the factorial method for determining their requirements for energy and nutrients

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Methodology for formulating and optimizing feeding rations for swine

The article examines modern requirements for the feeding of livestock animals, aimed at increasing productivity and reducing production costs. The main focus is on calculating the energy requirements of animals, taking into account physiological characteristics, housing conditions, and the composition of feed

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Exemplary feeding rations for lactating cows during different lactation periods

The article presents a selection of exemplary feeding rations for lactating cows with a live weight of 600 kg. The data are structured by lactation periods and include a detailed feed composition, dry matter content, metabolizable energy, and nutrients in accordance with established standards