New video on our channel: Results of crossing the Edilbai and the Kazakh Coarse-Wool sheep. Results on the scale. Powerful sheep in the pasture.

The Edilbaev and Kazakh fat-tailed coarse-wool sheep are not just breeds, but a national treasure of Kazakhstan. In this video, you'll hear a frank discussion between scientists and practitioners about the future, breeding, mistakes, and why these sheep have become a symbol of endurance and strength.

This video provides a detailed discussion of the development of the Edilbaev breed and the Kazakh fat-tailed coarse-haired breed. Experienced scientists and practitioners discuss how the breed developed, what mistakes were made, and what is important to consider today.

How to properly assess animal body condition. We discuss real-life examples of lambs reaching over 70 kilograms at 11 months, as well as situations where pasture and climate conditions reduce body condition, yet the animal retains its breed characteristics.

An important part of the discussion is devoted to the economics of sheep farming. The costs of MEAT and wool are compared. A kilogram of meat requires approximately 7-9 feed units, while a kilogram of wool requires 50-60. Therefore, a sheep farmer must understand that wool requires much more resources than meat.

Genetics and heredity are discussed separately. The largest ram does not always produce the largest offspring. Sometimes, average-sized animals become improvers. An example is given of a 140 kg show ram that never produced offspring. Progeny evaluation is the key indicator for breeding, although this method is difficult to implement.

The topic of the market and the state is touched upon. The market dictates demand and profitability, but the preservation of national breeds must be supported at the state level.

This video will be of interest to those involved in sheep farming, those interested in the Edilbaev and Kazakh fat-tailed coarse-wool breeds, and those interested in breeding, pasture management, genetics, and agricultural economics.

⚡️In this video you will learn:
✔️How the grading and evaluation of young Kazakh coarse-haired sheep is carried out.
✔️What are the requirements for first class and elite weight classes.
✔️Why the EdilbaevskayaThe sheep is considered an improved version of the Kazakh Coarse-Wool sheep.
✔️How are selective flocks formed?
✔️Why visual assessment doesn't always coincide with accurate calculations of body condition?
✔️What percentage of elite sheep can a flock contain given a good forage base?
✔️What is the difference between a ewe and a yearling, and at what age is it best to inseminate?
✔️Why genetics and heredity are more important than a single phenotype.
✔️Why the largest ram doesn't always produce the best offspring.
✔️How many feed units are needed per kilogram of meat and per kilogram of wool?
✔️How to solve the problem of culling and why you shouldn't rush to conclusions.
✔️How the market and the state influence the preservation of the Edilbaev breed as a national treasure.