In the conditions of open feedlots of the Republic of Kalmykia, a comparative assessment of the meat productivity of steers raised with various fattening technologies is given: feeding, final feeding and fattening of steers on open feedlots. The conducted studies revealed an additional reserve for increasing the production of high-quality beef due to intensive feeding with final fattening of Kalmyk calves. The use of this technology has helped to increase the profitability of beef production compared to feeding and fattening and to generate additional profits.

The article presents the results of studies on the effect of feeding a probiotic feed additive to heifers of the Kalmyk breed in their diet. It has been experimentally established that the use of enzymatic probiotics in feeding young cattle stimulates their growth, development and reduces the costs of growing them.

This article considered the issue of reproduction of Kalmyk cattle using artificial insemination. It was established by production that the use of artificial insemination, compared with joint mating, allows the farm to receive additional rent by saving on material costs. The young of group II, when reared from artificial insemination, had the advantage of being larger in height and successfully developing in relation to the calves of group me, which were obtained from shoal mating. Thus, it can be concluded that the use of artificial insemination gives an absolute increase of 12.2 kg higher in relation to mating, where the average daily increase was at the level of 57.6 grams.

The seeds of many agricultural crops, especially vegetable and melon crops, have low sowing qualities, which are manifested in reduced germination energy and germination of seeds, which subsequently affects their productivity. Often, the reason for the low shelf life of seeds may be their low content of biologically active substances (BAS). Therefore, to improve the sowing qualities of seeds of agricultural plants, various methods of pre-sowing seed treatment are used.

The acreage of sorghum in farms of all categories published by Rosstat in 2023 was at the level of – 59.4 thousand hectares, which is comparatively less by almost – 50% compared to 2022. Part of the sorghum area is mostly in the Volga Federal District and a small part of the acreage in the South of Russia. Many different products are made from sorghum, be it brooms or flour. With climate change, the profitability of sorghum crop production increases, as sorghum shows better results in extreme arid conditions, while the economic costs of cultivating this crop are lower compared to corn.

In the course of the study, a recipe for minced meat semi-finished products using plant raw materials was developed. The results indicate that the introduction of potatoes into the composition of pork cutlets allows expanding the range of semi-finished products due to the acquisition of specific pleasant flavors of the phytoenricher by the products. The use of inexpensive plant raw materials allows to reduce the cost of production of semi-finished products.

The implementation of the principles of the “green” economy and organic animal husbandry is also extremely important. This implies a transition to feeding systems that minimize the impact on the environment. The use of local forage crops adapted to arid conditions will reduce dependence on external resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with feed transportation, and reduce soil erosion. The development of new complex feed mixtures enriched with essential trace elements and additives (probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes) will increase the digestibility of feed and reduce waste.

The implementation of health-improving measures for brucellosis in livestock farms is carried out according to a plan that provides for organizational, economic, veterinary, sanitary and anti-epidemic measures. At the heart of its activities, the veterinary service of the district is guided by the current regulatory documents, primarily the Law of the Russian Federation dated 05/14/1993 N 4979-1 (as amended on 12/25/2023) “On Veterinary Medicine”. This article analyzes the implementation of health-improving measures against bovine brucellosis in farms of the Priyutnensky district.

In Kalmykia, where the arid climate prevails, Sudanese grass has proven itself to be drought-resistant and capable of yielding high yields of hay. The article discusses the features of agricultural technology of this crop, including seeding rates and growing conditions. The advantages of using Sudanese grass as a fodder base for animal husbandry are discussed. The results of the study show the high efficiency of cultivating Sudanese grass for hay production, which is an important source of nutrients for farm animals.