ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BEEF CATTLE BREEDING IN BULGARIA

Abstract

The main goal of this study is to introduce level and trends of development in Bulgarian beef cattle. Current paperwork is based on research among members of bull breeding association in Bulgaria during 2019, public data from 2007 to 2020 and own observation based on meeting farmers. In needs for analyzes are used statistic and marketing methods. The results include structure of cattle herds, farm size, diffusion in territory of the country, meat produce, prices and suggestions of development by farmers. The paper presents some specifics in marketing of beef cattle and characteristics of their meat.

Keywords

• meat
• livestock
• agricultural statistic
• trends
• efficiency
• prices