The prospect of growing waterfowl in Russia

In addition to the traditional broiler production, alternative types of poultry farming, the production of waterfowl meat, are gradually developing in Russia. The meat of geese and ducks is one of the most valuable products, containing biologically whole proteins and lipids, has a higher energy value compared to other types of poultry, and the economic feasibility of their breeding is explained by simplified conditions and high quality of the products. In this regard, the development of the production of meat products of geese and ducks is of great economic importance, associated, on the one hand, with the ability to provide the population with high-quality products and raw materials, and on the other hand, with the ability to diversify the range of market products. The authors show the state of this direction of poultry farming in Russia and abroad, provide statistics on the consumption of meat of geese and ducks, and characterize their consumer properties. In conclusion, the main problems of the production of goose and duck meat in the Russian Federation were identified, recommendations for the successful development of the industry are given.