Novel Feed Mixture from Non-Traditional Forage Plants for Young Farm Animals

Nowadays, the production of feed mixtures from non-traditional perennial forage plants has become a promising area in Kazakhstan and worldwide.The current study evaluates the effects of the Topirum feed mixture, composed of local montmorillonite and green biomass of Rumex K-1 and Jerusalem artichoke, on the growth and metabolic health of sheep, to assess its ability to compensate for the deficiency in the daily diet of farm animals in arid regions.The experimental group, supplemented with 200g of Topirum daily, showed a significant improvement in average daily weight gain (220-280g) compared to the control group (140-170g), leading to a 24.1% weight increase over 30 days.Hematological analysis revealed substantial increases in red blood cell (RBC) count (33.9%) and hemoglobin (HGB) levels (18.5%) in the experimental group, indicating enhanced oxygen transport.Biochemical analysis indicated improved protein metabolism and nutritional status, with significant rises in protein (17.1%), albumin (26.2%), glucose (39.6%), and creatinine (70.0%).The activity of alkaline phosphatase also increased by 93.2%, confirming active musculoskeletal growth.These results suggest that Topirum effectively enhances growth and metabolic health in sheep, supporting its potential application in livestock nutrition to improve productivity in arid regions.