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1 st WorkshopXIII International Feed Technology SymposiumTable 1. Production of animal feed (in tons) 12004 2005 2006 2007 2008First halfof 2009Premixes 8.601 8.837 9.231 9.900 14.385 7.162Feed for pigs 186.473 200.905 239.525 235.348 287.427 122.744Feed for cattle 108.876 105.332 131.794 139.723 157.439 88.292Feed forpoultry178.296 205.689 222.849 197.962 345.473 187.926Feed for otheranimals9.281 9.323 14.508 14.499 17.609 11.397Other animalfeed2.234 2.150 2.491 1.365 1.118 0.311Total 493.761 532.236 620.398 598.797 823.451 407.9871 Source: Serbian statistical departmentInternational obligations and official agreements of Serbia with other countries have alarge influence on the position and business of animal feed manufacturers. They aredirectly influenced by the membership of countries of south-eastern Europe based onCEFTA Agreement from 2006, decision of Serbia for unilateral implementation of theAgreement on the Stabilization and Accession to the EU, obligations in the process ofaccession of Serbia to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Free Trade Agreementwith Russia and Belarus. Serbia had a deficit in the foreign trade of animal feedproducts, with the exception of 2007. The surplus in the trade of animal feed productswas not a result of increased production, especially with decreased demand in themarketplace (poor status of the livestock production), but occurred primarily as a resultof increased demand in the global marketplace. In 2008 slight increase continued in theforeign trade of these products.As quality parameters of the work performed by the Association of Animal FeedManufacturers of SCC could be considered numerous constructive suggestions, whichhave contributed to improved results of its members. However, it is certain that there aresegments where significant improvements still can be made.FUTUREIn order to stress the importance of this segment of local production, and in line with theneeds of Serbian agriculture (July, 2007), it is essential to change the attitude of relevantinstitutions, as well as to start considering animal feed industry as essential link in thefood chain. It is also necessary to define the base for national legislature, i.e. the first allencompassinglegislative act in the field of animal feed, as a pre-condition for theadvancement of its production, survival and creation of conditions for competitiveness inthe open market. In this regard, it is vital to consider the recommendations of animalfeed manufacturers themselves, as well as their expectations.54