Problems and perspectives of development of Russian turkey breeding

Turkey breeding as an independent branch of domestic poultry farming is currently one of the most promising areas of agriculture. Over the past decades, there has been an active growth in demand for the products of this sector, which entails a proportionate increase in the share of enterprises specializing in turkey breeding. The intensification of turkey breeding in Russia has led to the need to structure and standardize technological processes by developing a narrowly focused regulatory framework. In addition, the problem of ensuring the epizootic well-being of turkey farms also remains relevant today. Regular vaccination is the main measure of veterinary control, which limits or completely stops the dissemination of infections between farms. This article highlights statistical data that most fully reflect the dynamics of turkey farming development in our country; studies the existing regulatory framework governing the stages of poultry production; and also touches upon issues of specific prevention of a number of the most economically significant infectious diseases of birds.