Stanko V. Efficiency of beef cattle farming at agricultural enterprises

The results of the comprehensive research of scientific and practical support for competitive development and efficient functioning of an important branch of home economy such as beef cattle farming under developing market conditions in Ukraine have been presented. The priorities for the development of beef cattle farming which is considered to be an integral production system combining specialized, enterprises that provide breeding and raising of cattle, delivery and sales of produce, regeneration of breed characteristics as well as research, design and technological institutions which are aiming to supply the food market with high-quality meat and meat products in order to achieve the food-provision independence and to expand export have been substantiated.