INFLUENCE OF HORSES` BREED CHARACTERISTICS AND FEEDING SYSTEMS ON MILK PRODUCTIVITY AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF KUMIS PRODUCTION

Annotation
The article examines the influence of breed characteristics of horses and feeding systems on
the milk productivity of mares and the economic efficiency of kumis production. The research was
being carried out at the kumis complex “Kymyzin-ai” of the JSC “Astana-Өnim” (Astana,
the Republic of Kazakhstan) during the lactation period from April to September 2025. The study
presents the data on feeding rations, housing conditions, physiological indicators, and the results
of the comparative analysis of milk productivity of mares of different breeds under stall and pasture
housing. It has been established that balanced feeding and rational utilization of breed potential
contributes to an increase in milk yield and fat content, thereby improving the quality and profitability
of kumis production.
Keywords: mares, stud horses, milk productivity, mare’s milk, kumis, feeding, breed, stall
housing, pasture housing, economic efficiency