Dynamics of the number of cattle in the Republic of Tyva

Abstract

This article discusses the dynamics of the number and distribution of cattle in all categories of farms and natural and climatic zones in the Republic of Tyva. The methodological basis of the research was based on systematization techniques, logical and comparative statistical analyses. Research information base were offi cial materials of the Ministry of agriculture and food of the Republic of Tyva on animal husbandry. The results of research indicate an increase in the number of livestock over the analyzed period (2015–2019) in the Republic as a whole by 1,14 times, while the majority of animals (135,8 thousand heads) are in the people. This is due to the implementation of the priority national project “Development of the agro-industrial complex” and state support provided under the program “Development of agriculture and regulation of markets for agricultural products, raw materials and food in the Republic of Tyva for 2014–2020”. It has been established that the number of cattle by 2019 reached 180 748 heads. The number of cattle in the regions of the Republic is unevenly distributed, which is due to diff erent climatic and pasture conditions. It has been revealed that the largest number of cattle is concentrated in the Kyzylsky (18,3 thousand heads), Dzun-Khemchiky (16,5 thousand heads), Barun-Khemchiky (15,3 thousand heads) and Bai-taiginsky (13,1 thousand heads) areas, which are included in the Central and Western natural and climatic zones of the Republic. These areas have favorable conditions for breeding animals; it is possible to have agisted stock for grazing throughout the winter. Pasture management is practiced in these farms.