CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The importance of national food security and export potential of the country is an undeniable fact. Important role in this mission of the state is played by animal husbandry. It provides consumers with valuable food products. Therefore, the state of development of this branch of agriculture is relevant at present and is classified as a priority in the tasks of the state agricultural policy. Livestock is considered as a strategically important branch in the general structure of agricultural production. State support for the development of the livestock sector will enable the population of the country to produce high-quality domestic produce.