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September 10, 2025Scientific HorizonsOpen Access

Improving feed efficiency in Kazakh white-headed cattle: The role of residual feed intake, growth, and dry matter intake

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DMDauren MatakbayevS.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical UniversitySSSaukymbek ShauyenovS.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical University

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This observational analysis reveals the correlation between residual feed intake and growth rates in Kazakh white-headed cattle, suggesting implications for breeding strategies.

Key Points

  • Results showed that approximately half of Kazakh white-headed cattle exhibited negative residual feed intake values.
  • The average daily weight gain across the cattle was 0.95 kilograms, indicating a correlation with residual feed intake.
  • Observational analysis was conducted using automated livestock monitoring technology across four large-scale breeding enterprises.
  • These findings highlight the need for breeding programmes to consider residual feed intake and growth metrics for better efficiency.

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Matakbayev et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1afc654b1d3bfb60e7787https://doi.org/10.48077/scihor6.2025.09
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