Studies on the Dynamics of Livestock Production in Romania

Abstract

In the agricultural production in our country, zootechnics currently holds second place. For the future, is provided that the share of livestock production to exceed 50% of the total production achieved in the sphere of agriculture.

Expanding livestock production is necessary for several reasons, some of which are generally valid for all forms of ownership, while others require especially in private-family holdings.

Livestock industries provide higher quality food as compared with those of plant origin, they are characterized by higher energy value per unit weight and volume, high quality protein and raw materials as very valuable for manufacturing industries (food, light).

In the present paper we analyzed the dynamics of livestock production in Romania, finding that the livestock were negative trends characterized by a reduction of livestock with an impact on animal production.