Adaptation features of sheep of the Edilbaev breed reared in the agroecological conditions of the arid zones of Southern Russia

• Main Authors: I. F. Gorlov, G. V. Fedotova, M. I. Slozhenkina, N. I. Mosolova, Ya. I. Gishlarkaev, T. A. Magomadov, Yu. A. Yuldashbaev, D. A. Mosolova
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Kamerton 2019-10-01
• Series: Ûg Rossii: Èkologiâ, Razvitie
• Subjects: sheep breeding; edilbaev sheep breed; rams; lamb; natural pastures; arid territories; genotype; slaughter indicators
• Online Access: https://ecodag.elpub.ru/ugro/article/view/1703
• ISSN: 1992-1098; 2413-0958

Aim. The aim of the research was to study the features of formation of adaptive  ability, meat productivity and quality indicators of mutton obtained in the arid conditions of the Volga region from sheep of the Edilbaev breed of different genotypes. Material and Methods. A package of teaching materials has been developed concerning an increase in the productive qualities of different genotypes of the studied  breed in the conditions of arid regions of southern Russia.   Results. The authors’ research has demonstrated the high adaptive abilities of animals of the Edilbaev breed, their economic and biological qualities, food and taste  indicators of their meat, as well as the possibility of further development of the  breed in the arid conditions of southern Russia. As a research base, we selected the  Volgograd‐Edilbay LLC breeding farm (the world's only breeding and genetic center  for raising Edilbaev sheep) which is located in the Volgograd region and specializes  in breeding pure‐bred animals in arid steppe, semi‐desert and desert zones. Due to  the great demand for the livestock of this breed from farms located in arid territories, this study of the comparative aspects of production characteristics of animals  of original and new types in the arid conditions of the Volga region is of interest to  both science and practical animal husbandry.   Conclusion. An assessment of the nutritional value of mutton obtained from animals of the Edilbaev breed has shown its high nutritional and biological qualities.