Growing of replacement young cattle in ООО «PskovAgroInvest»

ООО «PskovAgroInvest» pays great attention to the rearing of replacement young animals. The rate of increase in the intensity of raising heifers on the farm meets the standards and requirements of pedigree dairy cattle breeding. The farm uses stage-bystage rearing of replacement young stock, taking into account its age. A group approach to rearing young animals. Replacement heifers use natural and cultivated pastures in the summer. In recent years, the age of replacement heifers at the first insemination has noticeably decreased and approached the norm. At the same time, the live weight of animals at the first insemination increased, which in 2020 amounted to 460 kg, which opens up prospects for a further decrease in the age of the first insemination. This became possible due to an increase in the average daily growth in cultivation, which regularly increases every year and amounts to 756 g in 2020, which is 98 g, or 14.9%, more than in 2016. From table 2 it follows that in recent years, at all age periods, replacement heifers had a live weight exceeding the breed standard, which is 250 kg at 10-month-old, 290 kg at 12-month-old and 390 kg at 18-month-old age. At the same time, an increase in the average live weight of the replacement livestock is observed every year. So, in 2020, the value of the indicator was 278 kg at the age of 10 months, 331 kg at the age of 12 months, 463 kg at the age of 18 months, which is 16 kg, 54 kg and 75 kg, or 6.1%, 19, 5% and 19.3%, more than in 2016, respectively. Thus, the analyzed period allows us to conclude about the effectiveness of zootechnical work to improve the rearing of replacement heifers on the farm, but it must be continued in order to reduce the age of first insemination to 15–17 months with the optimal live weight of the livestock.

The influence of different genotypes of kappa-casein and beta-lactoglobulin on the productivity of cows of Ayrshire, Holstein and Yaroslavl breeds

Under the conditions of intensification of dairy cattle breeding, genetic markers of protein-milk content, namely allelic variants of kappa-casein and beta-lactoglobulin, are increasingly used. They are established by the method of DNA testing on blood samples of breeding animals. This method is also being introduced in our country, which is especially important when selecting breeding sires for the artificial insemination network. The purpose of the research was to study the quality indicators of milk of cows bred in the region of breeds (Ayrshire, Holstein, Yaroslavl), and the protein-milk product produced from it as cottage cheese, depending on the influence of the genotype. The research has been carried out in CJSC “Agrofirma “Pakhma” in the Yaroslavl region. The object of research was cows of Ayrshire, Holstein and Yaroslavl breeds. The sample included 99 cows, including 36 animals of Ayrshire breed, 33 Holstein and 30 Yaroslavl breed. A comparative comprehensive evaluation of the dairy productivity of cows of Ayrshire, Holstein and Yaroslavl breeds under the conditions in one herd using DNA testing has been carried out, for the entire productive period of economic use, the realization of the genetic potential has been traced. For the first time in the Yaroslavl region DNA testing of Ayrshire cows was carried out and new data on the polymorphism of the CSN3 and LGB genes in Holstein and Yaroslavl cows were obtained. The association of CSN3, LGB genotypes and complex genotypes with milk productivity and technological properties of milk has been investigated. The yield and quality of cottage cheese from the milk of cows of different breeds in association with CSN3 genotypes have been studied. As a result of studying the quality indicators of milk of cows of different breeds and the protein-milk product produced from it as cottage cheese, depending on the influence of the genotype. It has been found that cows of different breeds and different genotypes had significant differences in the quality of milk and cottage cheese produced from it, which must be taken into account when conducting breeding work with these breeds.

INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT AGES HEIFERS LIVE WEIGHT ON THE LIFELONG COWS PRODUCTIVITY

One of the problems of modern dairy farming is the short period of productive use of cows. This is observed not only in Ukraine, but also in most countries of the world with developed dairy farming. The consequence of a short period of productive use is a decrease in lifelong productivity of cows. The aim of this paper was to study the possibility of influencing the duration of use and lifelong yield of cows by selecting heifers for live weight during their rearing. The study analyzed the lifelong productivity of 1071 cows of the Ukrainian black-spotted dairy breed, starting from their breeding and before leaving the herd. Animals were divided into five groups by living weight at the age of 3, 6, 12 and 15 months using a standard deviation (σ) from the mean value. The number of calving, the duration of productive life, lifelong yield and yield for higher lactation, as well as the average period between calving were determined within the groups. It was found that yield for higher lactation are associated with the weight of heifers during the beginning of pubertal development and the onset of sexual maturity. Animals that had a live weight of + 0.5…1.5 σ at the age of 6 months and more than +1.5 σ at the age of 12 months from the average live weight in the herd were characterized by the highest milk yield. The group of signs of lifelong productivity (number of calving, duration of productive use and lifelong yield) was positively affected by live weight of heifers aged 3, 6, 12 and 15 months, which exceeded the average live weight in the herd by 0.5…1.5 σ. Cows included in these groups outperformed other groups by 0.2…1.4 calving. During the period of use, these cows received 11…32% more milk than the herd average. The research expands the understanding of the influence of heifer breeding on the formation of lifelong productivity of cows and can be used to select livestock and adjust plans for dairy cattle breeding.

FEATURES OF SELECTION IN THE BREEDING AND COMMODITY PART OF DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING OF THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN

The evaluation of genealogical and factory lines, related groups within lines, their compatibility, the development of selection methods and the study of its effectiveness in creating breeding herds in dairy cattle breeding is of particular interest for the theory and practice of dairy cattle breeding.

Evaluation of breeding bulls based on quality of offspring considering crossing options

Breeding takes the main place in the complex of measures for intensification of dairy cattle breeding. A characteristic feature of breeding work is identification of the most valuable genotypes and their further use in cattle population. The Holstein breed is considered one of the most highly productive breeds, in many countries of the world it is used for the genetic improvement of local breeds. In this regard, a comparative assessment of methods for determining the breeding value of bulls of different genotypes obtained by interbreeding is relevant. The results of assessment of genetic superiority of the used breeding bulls in terms of milk productivity of daughters for the first lactation through interannual deviations of the homogeneous peers are presented, the best producers in all the studied herds are identified, it is established which breeds the best and worst breeding bulls belong to. The research revealed that 18% of bulls had genetic superiority at controlled farms (9% - Holstein breed, 6% - Yaroslavl crossbreeding bulls, 3% - Mikhailovsky type’s bulls), a negative value - 24% including 9% - Yaroslavl crossbreeding bulls, 9% - Mikhailovsky type’s bulls and 6% - Holstein bulls. A comparative evaluation of the two methods showed a high reliable positive correlation between results of Mikhailovsky type bulls and Yaroslavl crossbreeding bulls equal to 0.82 and 0.56, respectively, which indicates a high reliability of the method of genetic superiority index, which can be used to evaluate bulls during crossbreeding. It is possible to increase the genetic potential of herds by excluding producers with a negative genetic index. The obtained results are recommended to be used when mating bulls and for development of breeding programs for individual herds or entire population

New feed additives generation in dairy cattle breeding

Relevance. Modern livestock breeders face an important task of producing organic products, in Russia this is regulated by the Federal Law “On Organic Products” (from 01.01.2020), it allows producers to enter in the state register and mark the products with the “organic” sign. There is a problem of deterioration of the quality of milk, low content of fat, protein, SOMO, deficiency of macro-and microelements, vitamins, which is associated with a violation of the proper feeding of animals. The use of innovative technologies for the activation and modification of silicon-containing minerals (diatomite and zeolite clinoptilolite) enhances their properties. This makes it possible to use them as an adsorbent, an ion exchanger and a source of readily available silicon and other mineral elements to produce high-quality organic products.Methods. To achieve this goal, in the Ulyanovsk region we organized a production experience in the conditions of a dairy farm of “Agrofirma Tetyushskoe” for a duration of 100 days. Three groups of 50 cows were formed: 1st — control, received only the basic diet (ОR), 2nd — experimental (ОR+ supplement based on modified zeolite enriched with amino acids), 3rd — experimental (ОR+ supplement based on modified diatomite enriched with amino acids). The supplement was given once a day, in the morning in a mixture with mixed feed, the input rate was 250 g/head/day. For the physiological experiment, 5 analog cows were selected in a group. To enrich the minerals, a complex of plant-derived amino acids of high purity and biological activity was used.Results The intake of additives based on silicon-containing natural minerals (zeolite and diatomite), processed with innovative technologies and enriched with plant-based amino acids, increases the level of animal productivity and ensures the yield of organic products high-quality. It has a prolonging effect.

Development of dairy cattle breeding in the Tambov region

The article shows that dairy farming is one of the most dynamically developing branches of agriculture, existing under the influence of internal and external environments, defined as: compliance with the breed standard, medical standards for milk consumption, increased investment in the industry, its resource potential. On the basis of a retrospective analysis, the evolution of technological structures in dairy cattle breeding in Russia is considered: pre-industrial, collective farming with agricultural mechanization, industrial, intensive technocratic, biotechnological. In addition, on the basis of the organizational and economic analysis of dairy cattle breeding in the Tambov region, the trends of its functioning have been determined: a decrease in the self-sufficiency of the region’s population with milk and dairy products; destructuring of the production sector with an increase in the share of enterprises with low-intensity and extensive milk production; low intensity of reproduction of a herd of cattle; a wide variety of breed composition of dairy cattle. It was found that agricultural enterprises of the region, as a rule, specializing in the development of dairy cattle breeding, choose the direction of organizing a purebred herd with standardized exterior features. This is a fundamentally different way of breeding work from all-Russian trends. On the basis of the research carried out, the priority directions of the development of dairy cattle breeding in an innovation-oriented context are substantiated.

Cost accounting and cost calculation of dairy cattle products taking into account the requirements (IAS) 41 «Agriculture»

The article is devoted to the issues of accounting for the production costs of agricultural organizations and calculating the cost of milk and fruit using the provisions (IAS) 41 «Agriculture». The scope of application of the standard (IAS) 41 «Agriculture» is indicated, and its application is justified by agro-formations, taking into account costs and calculating the cost of milk and fruit. The author’s system of subaccounts to accounts on accounting of biological assets and results of their biotransformation is described. The method of calculating the cost of production of the main herd in dairy cattle breeding based on the requirements (IAS) 41 «Agriculture» is disclosed. The obtained results can be used by organizations of the agro-industrial complex to take into account costs and calculate costs in dairy cattle breeding, formulate accounting policies, business plans and substantiate management decisions.

Molecular screening of bovine β-casein (CSN2) A2 variant in Indonesian Holstein dairy cattle as attempt to produce digestive friendly milk

Cow’s milk-intolerance is a digestive problem on people who not able to digest milk. This problem may relate to the variant of (3-casein (CSN2), especially A1, suggested due to (3-casomorphins (BCM-7) formation during enzymatic digestion, for that selecting cattle free BCM-7 become a concern to produce digestive friendly milk. This study aimed to differentiate A1 and A2 allele variant of CSN2 gene in selected population of Indonesian Holstein cattle. In total 70 cows DNA were collected, and fragment of CSN2 exon 7 which contain Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) rs43703011 and rs43703013 were amplified. Variant analysis was done by mutation site analysis using PCR-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) with Mspl restriction enzyme and DNA sequence for confirmation. Result shows 2 allele variants of (3-casein that are B type, representing A1 family variant, and A2 in mutation site rs43703013C>G. We found A2 allele in the studied population is superior in frequency than A1 (0.916 vs. 0.084). Of that, 8.6% cattle were heterozygotes that is BA2 and 91.4% were homozygotes A2A2. Cattle which carry A1 allele variant should be excluded from dairy cattle breeding program for further milk production free of BCM-7.