New video on our channel: Edilbaev sheep in winter. Why are first-year lambs so plump in January? Winter tebenevka and izen grass

A flock of first-calving Edilbaev sheep in Kazakhstan – looking at the breeding core. How is Tebenevka doing? What kind of grass is Izen? How can we save cattle in jute? Scientists and practitioners recommend two lambings per year or, better yet, three lambings in two years, or one lambing per year.

In this video, we're working in the steppe and examining the Edilbaevskaya sheep breed . This isn't just a flock, but a true core breeding stock—800 first-calving females. This elite flock was inseminated with stud rams from the Suleimenov farm. We explore the local wintering process, why the sheep are so plump in January, and the secret behind the local Tebenevka sheep.

⚡ What's in the video:
✔️ Selection and core breeding . We discuss the Edilbaev sheep, which fully meet elite standards. Why exactly 800 head were chosen for the first lambing and how genetics from the Akmola region influence the quality of the flock.
✔️ The secrets of tebenevka and winter grass . You'll see how ewes forage from under the snow. What is izen grass? It remains green even in winter, is very nutritious, and helps ewes replenish micronutrients during the second half of pregnancy.
✔️ The dangers of winter . Why half a meter of snow is not a problem, while an ice crust is death for a flock. We talk about jute, how horses should walk ahead of the ewes, and why it's important to have a supply of hay, even if the winter seems mild.
✔️ Lambing: once or twice a year? A major discussion with scientists and practitioners. We're looking at the economics: is it worth "raping" the mother to ensure frequent litters or is it better to stick to the traditional single lambing per year to produce strong, elite young?
✔️ Scientists from the plough . The story of the Zhumadillaev brothers' family in science. The third generation of scientists and livestock breeders. Nurzhan Kudaibergenovich and Narzhan Kudaibergenovich—people who grew up in a shepherd's family, worked on weanings from childhood, and continued their ancestors' work by creating new breeds.
Temirkhan Erdeshevich also spoke about his path in livestock farming. It turns out that they were classmates with Oken Shabdanbekovich, the farm's manager.

The flock looks great for January, the first-year lambs are well-fed . This is because senior shepherd Ilyas knows his business. He took over this flock when the lambs were still four months old, after weaning, and personally brought them to this excellent condition. Scientists note that Ilyas has a strong commitment to work. He is strong in both theory and practice, always coming first during weaning.

This is an honest conversation about sheep farming in southeastern Kazakhstan, where science meets practice right in the open steppe.