From April 20 to April 27, 2026, we were on a business trip to the farm of the breeding enterprise “Daryo” in Vakhsh district and to the farm of the breeding enterprise named after Safar Jumaev in J. Balkhi district.
At the breeding farms “Daryo” in Vakhsh district and the farm named after Safar Jumaev in J. Balkhi district, scientific research is being carried out on the topic: “Improving the genetic potential of dairy and beef cattle in breeding farms with the aim of enhancing local breeds under various farming systems.”
At the “Daryo” breeding farm in Vakhsh district, with a total of 770 head of cattle, specific zootechnical and selection (breeding) activities are being conducted according to the established work plan.
The purpose of our business trip to the “Daryo” breeding farm was to conduct scientific research, including: selecting calves born in 2025–2026 and dividing them into two groups, performing control milking of cows, determining milk productivity, and analyzing the chemical composition of milk.
From the available calves, 30 heads of Swiss-zebu–type (Tajik type) calves born in 2025–2026 were selected and divided into two groups. This contributes to their proper rearing and the preservation of the gene pool of this cattle type in the future. Body measurements were taken from the selected groups of calves.
During the trip, we participated in the milking process of dairy cows, carried out control milking, and determined the milk productivity of cows in the experimental groups. To determine the composition and quality of milk, samples were collected during morning and evening milking and later analyzed in the institute’s laboratory using a milk analyzer to assess chemical composition.
We also provided recommendations and consultations to farm staff on the advantages of artificial insemination using semen from pedigree bulls, as this contributes to increased productivity and obtaining desired offspring.
As part of the business trip, we also visited the breeding farm named after Safar Jumaev in J. Balkhi district. The total number of cattle on the farm is 403 head.
During our previous visit, 30 calves born in 2025–2026 were selected from the herd and divided into two groups for research purposes. The study is ongoing, and body measurements of calves from both experimental and control groups have been taken.
Milking on this farm is seasonal; currently, calves are kept together with the cows, and the milk is used for feeding the calves.
Recommendations were given to the farm staff to address existing shortcomings. We also advised them on the use of artificial insemination with semen from pedigree bulls.
