Production and consumption of meat in Republic of Macedonia

Abstract

Meat and meat products participate as one of the most important items in human nutrition. According to its biochemical and physiological traits, meat has a significant place in the diet. Its presence in diet is an essential need. That is why permanent need of each society is to increase the meat production enabling the supply to the market with this product and improving the economic position of producers. Providing high productivity, economy and profitability of producers should be taken into consideration. In this way, cheaper products, available for every category of consumers, including even those categories with lower income, should be obtained.