MODERN STATE OF MILK PRODUCTION IN IRKUTSK OBLAST
This article considers the dynamics of milk production and factors affecting it - number of cows and milk yield per cow for the period of 2000-2010 in Irkutsk oblast. The dynamics and productivity of breeding cows' livestock have been also examined; the ability of enterprises to increase food supply has been substantiated. The data on the advanced economies of the region in terms of milk production and productivity of cows have been presented. The conclusions about the prospects of the existing dairy industry in the region, since the growth of productivity of cows helps to reduce the costs and improve the competitiveness, have been made.