Smolensk research institute of agricultural
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BREEDING GALLOWAY BREED OF CATTLE IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE SMOLENSK REGION
06.00.00 Agricultural sciences
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The article presents the results of the study of selection, technological and economic aspects of breeding Galloway cattle breed in the Smolensk region. As it was shown by the results of the studies, it begins to form breeding base of this breed in the region. This year, the regional tribal enterprise delivered two bulls initiated the accumulation of hereditary material. We have found that the greatest intensity of the development has the descendants of the bull named John. The dairy cows in the herd vary depending on the age of the animals and is 179-223kg. Allelofond of the animals are 17 alleles of EAB-locus of blood groups characteristic of cattle specialized meat breeds. The economic efficiency of breeding animals of the Galloway breed in the region was 1291500 rubles. The article recommends use of the Galloway cattle breed for further breeding in the Smolensk region and introduction of resource-saving technologies of beef production
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