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Competitiveness and quality conditions of animal products in Croatia compared to the CEFTA and EC countries

Capacity of animal products production in Croatia was examined and compared to the same production in EU and CEFTA countries. Significant lagging behind of this production per capita was established in comparison to compared countries. Competitiveness of animal products from Croatia is significantly lower compared to surrounding countries, because of high imput costs and even more because of lower quality of products. Regulation for pork quality assessment on slaughterline was implemented in Croatia which is identical to EU regulation Nr. 3220/84 from 1984. Other regulations, for assessment of milk quality, animal feeds and slaughtered cattle in first line are currently under construction. Analyzed pork quality according to S-EUROP system showed that pig population in Croatia, examined in Papuk - Pozega region, have meatiness of 50, 1% which could be taken as accurate assessment of pig population in Croatia produced for market. Examined ABCD Hypor pig population had meatiness of 56, 1% and pigs from "Dubravica" farm obtained by mating of Swedish Landrace and C and AB lines had meatiness between 53 and 54%. Quantity and fat content of milk was also examined. Quantity of milk increases, which is important because Croatia is importer of large amounts of milk.

animal products; quality; EU and Croatian regulations

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