Effect of feeding rations on milk yield of alpine goats under Mongolian conditions
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https://doi.org/10.53468/mifyr.2026.6.1.1Keywords:
Alpine goat, feeding ration, milk production, feed intake, live weight changeAbstract
This study aimed to develop appropriate feeding rations and norms for dairy Alpine goats under Mongolian conditions and to evaluate their effects on feed chemical composition, feed intake, live weight change, and milk yield. The experiment was conducted from June to September 2021 under barn-feeding conditions at a goat farm in Övörkhangai province, Mongolia. A total of 30 lactating Alpine goats were randomly assigned to one control group and four experimental groups, each receiving different feeding rations. During the experimental period, feed intake, palatability, live weight changes, milk yield, and milk nutritional composition were determined using standard analytical methods. The results showed that goats in the experimental groups had 2.5–3.6% higher feed intake compared to the control group. In addition, live weight increased by 3.6–4.1%, and milk yield improved by 1.6–1.9 times. These findings indicate that an optimized combination of feed ration composition and nutrient balance is a key factor in improving the milk productivity of Alpine goats under Mongolian conditions. Therefore, implementing the developed feeding strategies in production practice could significantly enhance the productivity and efficiency of dairy goat farming, while also supporting domestic milk and dairy production and contributing to the supply of environmentally friendly and safe food products for the population
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