FARM ANIMAL FEEDING METHOD Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: agriculture, in particular, feed production. SUBSTANCE: method involves introducing into main feeding ration magnesium compound, such as magnesium oxide or magnesium sulfate, in an amount of 15-20 g and 25-30 g per beast a day, respectively. Magnesium oxide or magnesium sulfate is introduced once a day for 40 days into calf feeding ration at additional growing stage, and into horse feeding ration at the age of 20-24 months at prehyppodrome training stage. Method allows metabolic processes of calves of all kinds to be intensified. Usage of magnesium additive at prehyppodrome training period increases horse endurance level. Average daily gain and hematological factor values allow race horse career to be reliably forecasted. EFFECT: increased efficiency and provision for obtaining precise results. 11 tbl