Determination method for the energy-protein balance of harvested fodders

Abstract

Researches have established that one of the main factors which increase the efficiency of animal production is to provide livestock with a sufficient amount of all types of quality fodder. It is proved that the deficiency of one of them or their nutrient components (protein, fat, carbohydrates, macro- and micronutrients, vitamins) significantly reduces the conversion of the entire diet into products. The suggested nomogram for planning forage crops area at different animal productivity enables to objectively forecast the volume of production of high-quality fodder and products. The intensification of the branch involves not only the optimal quantitative normalized ratio of fodders, but also their balanced nutrient density. It is proved that the diet balance for nutrients is a crucial condition to show genetic potential of productivity by animals. We recommended classification for harvested fodder into balanced and unbalanced parts. The calculation formulas and corresponding coefficients were determined. The method was developed in order to manage forage production and rational use of the energy and protein resource of the harvested fodders, and also to determine means to prevent possible imbalance. The energy-protein-balanced diets strengthens the health of animals, increases their productivity and the product quality.