New video on our channel: Which sheep breed should you choose in Kazakhstan? Edilbaevskaya or imported meat breeds? Farmers' experiences

Sheep farming in Kazakhstan. Edilbaevskaya, Dorper, Suffolk, Texel, and Akkarabas breeds. Selection of stud rams, weighing, MEAT quality, and profitability.

We continue filming sheep farming in Kazakhstan. This episode features several breeds: Edilbaevskaya, Akkarabas, Texel, Suffolk, Dorper, as well as crosses and hybrids. We show the selection of stud rams for mating, weighing, and discuss the productivity of each breed.

The Edilbaevskaya breed once again proves its superiority: some rams reach 150–160 kg even when kept on pasture. These sheep are unpretentious, climate-resistant, and generate stable profits. Experts emphasize that the Edilbaevskaya breed is the one thatSheep remain the main working breed for Kazakhstan.

Suffolk lambs are known for their early maturity, high fertility, and marbled meat. Rams of this breed reach 120 kg, and their meat is prized for its tenderness and flavor. Dorpers, a meat breed of South African origin, exhibit good weight gain and a firm frame. The farm maintains a breeding stock of purebred Dorpers, which allows it to produce purebred lambs for breeding.

Special attention is given to crossbreeding. The video shows crosses of the Kazakh Fine-Wool breed with Suffolk rams and other meat breeds. The characteristics passed on to the offspring and how this impacts the farm's economics are discussed.

Among Kazakh breeds, besides the Edilbaev breed, the Akkarabas and Kazakh Coarse-Wool are also mentioned. The Akkarabas is noted to be a fat-tailed, coarse-wool breed of sheep, the wool of which is used to make white felt for yurts. Moreover, the Akkarabas also has excellent meat qualities, and preserving this breed is important not only for production but also for its cultural heritage.

⚡️ From this video you will learn:
✔️How the selection of stud rams for mating takes place
✔️What are the actual weights of Edilbaev rams
✔️Why the Edilbaev breed remains the most profitable for Kazakhstan
✔️What weight do white-headed Dorpers gain
✔️Why is Suffolk meat valued and why is it called marbled
✔️How much do Suffolk rams weigh and what is their fertility
✔️How does the Texel differ from other breeds and why is it valued for its lean meat
✔️What do crosses of Kazakh fine-wool and Suffolk look like
✔️What qualities are passed on to crossbreeds from meat breeds
✔️Why are Akkarabas and Kazakh fat-tailed rams important for the Kazakh Sheep farming
✔️Where is it planned to use the coarse white wool from the Akkarabas sheep?
✔️What advantages do different breeds and crossbreeds provide for the farm's economy?