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Fig. 5.4.3. Halophytes (Kochia scoparia, Atriplex nitens and Suaeda) as fodder crops at the Kyzylkesek 
site .
Various sheep diets based on locally grown fodder crops including halophytes have been developed 
within the framework of  regional projects. The fodder assessment and recommendations of  feed 
rates are based on analyses of  a wide range of  nutrition factors and aimed to increase the fodder 
efficiency.
Data on the biological, chemical and nutritional characteristics of  some salt-resistant fodder crops 
and halophytes that are grown on soil irrigated with artesian water and that can potentially be used 
as animal feed are given below (Table 5.4.2).
Table 5.4.2. The nutritional composition and energy value of some traditional salt-tolerant fodder