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Enhancing donkey milk yield through optimized nutrition: A case study from Georgia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Donkey milk, recognized for its hypoallergenic properties and nutritional richness, offers significant potential in agriculture and healthcare. This study evaluates a formulated combined feed’s impact on milk productivity in Georgian donkeys. The feed, comprising barley (49%), corn (15%), sunflower meal (10%), wheat (10%), bran (8.8%), alfalfa (6.7%), and salt (0.5%), was tested on the "Virlandia" farm. Results showed a 60–70% increase in daily milk yield (500–700 g vs. 200–450 g in the control group). The feed demonstrated excellent palatability, supporting its viability for revitalizing Georgia’s donkey farming sector.

Source: International Journal of Science and Research Archive

DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.2.1282

Authors: Manana Tsintsadze, Naily Orjaneli, Natia Natroshvili, Marine Surmava, Luka Tsitsilashvili, Giorgi Bezhanishvili

Institution: Georgian Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Veterinary Equine Medical Research

Subfield: Equine

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410403167