Gaponov NV.

Animal Husbandry and Fodder Production. 2026. Vol. 109. No. 2. Р. 220-235.

doi: 10.33284/2658-3135-109-2-220

Original article

The importance of white lupine (Lupinus albus L.)  in realizing the genetic potential of dairy productivity in cows

 

Nikolay V Gaponov1

1 All-Russian Lupine Research Institute – Branch of the Federal Williams Research Center of Forage  Production and Agroecology, Michurinskiy, Bryansk region, Russia

1nv.1000@bk.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5086-7943

 

Abstract. In this study, the use of white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) of the Degas variety in feeding dairy cows was studied as an alternative to traditional high-protein and expensive soy cakes and meal. It was found that the introduction of white lupine in the proportions of 25.0%, 30.0%, and 35.0% has a positive effect on the balance of feeding rations and dairy productivity of cows: in experimental groups 2, 3, and 4, average daily yields increased by 2.74%, 5.48%, and 9.59%, respectively. It was recorded that the feed costs per kilogram of milk in the experimental groups were lower by 2.80%, 5.19% and 8.94%. Metabolic energy consumption in groups 2, 3, and 4 also decreased by 2.67%, 5.19%, and 8.75% compared with the control group, while crude protein intake decreased by 2.20%, 2.94%, and 5.40%. The use of white lupine made it possible to improve the quality characteristics of milk: the proportion of protein in milk in experimental groups 2, 3 and 4 increased by 0.61%, 1.21% and 2.42%. An increase in milk yield in cows, as a rule, activates metabolic processes in their bodies. The results of biochemical studies confirm this by the activity of transamination enzymes in the experimental groups in relation to the control group. The ALT index in group 2 increased by 0.86%, in group 3 – by 1.89%, and in group 4 – by 3.10%. A similar trend is observed with respect to the AST enzyme: compared with the control group, its activity increased by 0.90% in the 2nd experimental group, by 1.28% in the 3rd, and by 2.17% in the 4th. Therefore, the inclusion of white lupine in the diet of dairy cows makes it possible to improve the balance of the diet, optimize production costs, improve milk quality, activate metabolism and stimulate the expression of the genetic potential of dairy cows.

 Keywords: cows, diet, white lupin, biomarker, aminotransferase, enzyme, metabolism

For citation: Gaponov NV. The importance of white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) in realizing the genetic potential of dairy productivity in cows. Animal Husbandry and Fodder Production. 2026;109(2):22-235. (In Russ.)]. https://doi.org/10.33284/2658-3135-109-2-220

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Information about the authors: 

Nikolay V Gaponov, Cand. Sci. (Biology), Leading Researcher, Department of Lupine Processing and Food Use, All-Russian Lupine Research Institute – Branch of the Federal Williams Research Center of Forage Production and Agroecology, Bryansk region, Bryansk district, Michutinskiy village, st. Beryozovaya, 2, Russia, 241524.

The article was submitted 27.01.2026; approved after reviewing 23.03.2026; accepted for publication 15.06.2026.

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