Potential for milk production in Alpine dairy goats in Mongolia: A study on adaptation and productivity

Purevdolgor Dagviikhorol,  Batsukh Tovuudorj,  Sainchuluu Amarsanaa,  Beisen Bayar

Corresponding Author: Batsukh Tovuudorj

Corresponding Author: Sainchuluu Amarsanaa

Mongolian University of Life Sciences, School of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Dagviipurev@gmail.com

Animal Science Sector, Research Institute of Animal Husbandry, Mongolia, Batsukh7494@gmail.com

Mongolian University of Life Sciences, School of Agroecology, ecology department, Mongolia, Sainchuluu@muls.edu.mn

Animal Science Sector, Research Institute of Animal Husbandry, Mongolia, beisenbayar@gmail.com

Digital Object Identifier: https://doi.org/10.53468/mifyr.2025.05.02.36 

Abstract-This study aimed to develop feed norms and rations suitable for Alpine dairy goats under Mongolian conditions and to evaluate their effects on feed chemical composition, feed intake, live weight change, and milk yield. The experiment was conducted under stall-feeding conditions at a goat farm in Uvurkhangai Province, Mongolia, from June to September 2021. A total of 30 Alpine dairy goats were included in the study and randomly assigned to one control group and four experimental groups, each receiving different feed rations. During the experimental period, the chemical composition and nutritive value of the feed rations, feed intake, live weight changes, and milk yield were determined using standard analytical methods. The results showed that goats fed the experimental rations exhibited higher feed intake by 2.5–3.6% compared to the control group. In addition, live weight increased by 3.6–4.1%, and milk yield improved by 1.6–1.9 times. These findings indicate that feed ration composition and feeding management play a crucial role in improving milk productivity of Alpine goats under Mongolian conditions. Therefore, the implementation of the developed feeding strategies in production practice could significantly enhance the productivity of dairy goats, promote domestic milk and dairy product production, and contribute to supplying the population with environmentally friendly and safe food products.

Keywords – Dairy goat, Live weight, Feed intake, Milk yield, Feed ration, Composition

Article History: Received 21 April 2025, Received in revised form 23 April 2025, Accepted 4 June 2025

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