Safaa Dakhil^1*, Ibrahim Saqr¹ and Rabab Absi

1 Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Lattakia University, Syria.
2 Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Aleppo University, Syria.

(*Corresponding author: Safaa Dakhil, Email:  safaadakhil5@gmail.com ).

Received: 17/ 5/ 2025      Accepted: 29/ 6/ 2025

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the economic impact of adopting a modern balanced feeding system for dairy cows and its role in enhancing livestock productivity. The research was conducted in Lattakia Governorate in 2024 through a field survey involving several dairy farms in Center of Lattakia and Jableh regions, Lattakia Governorate, Syria. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using economic and statistical methods via Excel and SPSS software. The results revealed that although the total annual cost per head was slightly higher when using modern feeding (25194720 SYP) compared to traditional feeding (28531200 SYP), the productivity per cow increased significantly. The average annual milk yield per cow was 6600 kg under the modern feeding regime versus 5400 kg with traditional feeding, reflecting a 22.2% increase. The findings underline the importance of promoting silage production, utilizing agricultural by-products, and encouraging local forage crop cultivation to enhance the profitability and sustainability of dairy farming.

Keywords: Traditional feeding, Modern balanced feeding, Total production cost.

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