Wheat-rye hybrid as a feed alternative in farm animals breeding

Purpose. To analyze the chemical parameters and practical use of triticale grain in the feeding of farm animals and poultry. Methods. General scientific methods as the analysis of laboratory studies and the generalization of scientific information were used. Results. The feasibility of using triticale in the feeding of farm animals is substantiated. Its advantages and disadvantages over other grain crops used in the production of compound feeds for animals and poultry are analyzed. It has been established that the use of the crop depends on its variety, those with large, full grains that contain more protein than starch are more suitable for complete compound feeds. Varieties characterized by the large biomass formation are more suitable for pasture use, silage or hay. As a result of determining the biochemical indicators of different varieties of the hybrid, it was shown that the starch content in its grain is 50.15-61.44% in terms of absolutely dry matter. The most highstarch varieties are Ladne, Zenit Odessa, Hermes, Bulat, Polovetske. The highest protein content (13-14%) is noted in the Uragan, Alkid, Khlibodar, Region, Mudrets varieties. Studies of the amino acid composition of triticale grain showed that the content of lysine in the grain is 3.6%, valine – 5.2%, histidine – 2.7%, arginine – 5.8%, methionine –1.3% and isoleucine – 2.6%. Conclusions. The triticale hybrid has a number of properties that allow it to be widely used in the development of complete feed for various types of farm animals and poultry. This is a good alternative for replacing expensive components of diets.