Russia: In Rostov Oblast, meat and egg production increased by 4.5%

Rostov Oblast, a key region in Russia for commercial livestock farming, saw a 4.5% increase in the production of livestock and poultry for slaughter over the past nine months, totaling 291.5 thousand tons. Poultry made up 47.0% of this production. The region also produced 1.26 billion chicken eggs and 853.8 thousand tons of milk. The number of poultry has also increased by 10.3% to 19.4 million heads. The industry has received support from both federal and regional budgets, and there is focus on improving animal breed qualities and introducing innovative breeding methods.

Over nine months, 291.5 thousand tons of livestock and poultry for slaughter and 1.26 billion chicken eggs were produced According to Rostovstat, in January-September 2024, 291.5 thousand tons of livestock and poultry for slaughter (live weight) were produced in Rostov Oblast, which is 4.5% higher than the same period last year. In the production structure, poultry accounts for the largest share - 137.0 thousand tons (47.0%), in second place are cattle - 91.8 thousand tons (31.5%), in third place are pigs - 48.7 thousand tons (16.7%), in fourth place are sheep and goats - 13.1 thousand tons (4.5%), in fifth place are other types of livestock - 0.9 thousand tons (0.3%). Rostov Region is one of the key regions of Russia for the development of commercial livestock farming due to favorable natural and climatic conditions, developed infrastructure and significant agricultural potential. The leading areas are meat and dairy farming, poultry farming, sheep farming. Modern technologies ...