DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2707-1146/64/43-47
Study of the Dependence of the Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Sheep Feed Grown in the Western Zone of the Republic on Climatic Conditions
Sami Sadigov1* 
, Raifa Mustafayeva2 , Aytan Agayeva3 , Rahila Farmanli4 , Gulshan Musayeva5
Abstract. The article studies the dependence of the chemical composition and nutritional value of sheep feeds grown in the western zone of the republic on climatic conditions. The research work was carried out in various farms located in Samukh and Shamkir regions, in the laboratory of the “General and Special Zootechnics” department of the “Zoo Engineering” faculty of the Azerbaijan State Agrarian University. From the research work we conducted, it became clear that the water content of the feeds supplied to the Shamkir region breeding sheep farm is 1.3% higher than the water content of the feeds supplied to the comparable farm. In addition, it is considered more expedient to keep and breed sheep breeds suitable for the area where the farms are located. For this, it is necessary to fully provide these farms with a solid feed base, as well as improve the breed composition of the sheep.
Keywords: feeding, water, dry matter, protein, fat, cellulose, ash, alfalfa, grass, corn silage, fodder beet, barley grain