LIVESTOCK FEED ISSUES IN THE UZBEK SSR IN THE 1950S–1960S

• Djurayev Ravshan Xurramovich

  National University of Uzbekistan

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This article examines the evolution of livestock feed provision in the Uzbek SSR during the 1950s–1960s, a period marked by intensive agricultural reforms and the expansion of animal husbandry. Based on archival records, statistical reports, and contemporary scientific literature, the study analyzes the structural limitations of feed production, the impact of cotton monoculture on forage resources, and the challenges of balancing pasture utilization with increasing livestock numbers. Special attention is given to the development of feed-crop cultivation, efforts to mechanize fodder harvesting, and the introduction of new agro-technical methods aimed at improving feed productivity. The article also explores government decisions, institutional reforms, and scientific debates that shaped feed policy in the republic. The findings reveal that despite certain advancements, chronic shortages of high-quality fodder persisted, limiting the efficiency of livestock farming and influencing broader socio-economic outcomes in the Uzbek SSR.

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