Efficiency of breeding work in dairy cattle breeding

Abstract The purpose of the work is to study the effectiveness of breeding work in dairy cattle breeding. The main indicators of efficiency in dairy cattle breeding are systematized, specific indicators for dairy cattle breeding are highlighted. Analysis of the dynamics of milk production showed the dependence of the development of the industry on government support measures, allowed to extract reserves for production growth. It was concluded that in terms of productivity per cow per year, the Sychevsk and brown Schwyz breeds are inferior to the Holstein breed, but the duration of use, the service period and the output of calves in Holstein breed are much lower. The lifetime productivity of these breeds was calculated. It is concluded that the genetic potential is not fully disclosed in any breed.