Optimal ratio of nutrients in diets of young mink of Scandinavian breeding

The mink is the leading fur farming object and is the main component of the international fur business. In recent years some fur farms in Russia received mink of Scandinavian selection which have a shorter hair coat and larger size than domestic breeds. Their pelts are in high demand among buyers on the international market. Currently, the fodder base in many fur farms has undergone significant changes. Domestic producers have begun to use a variety of non-traditional feed - waste products from the poultry and fish industries. The nutritional value of many new feeds used in feeding fur-bearing animals has not yet been studied, which complicates the regulation of rations. This article presents the results of studying the effect of different ratios of nutrients in diets for young mink of Scandinavian breeding using non-traditional forages on the dynamics of live weight and quality of pelt production.