The International Scientific Symposium, which began its work in the walls of Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of academician Efim Liskun, an outstanding scientist in the field of zootechny. Honored scientists from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan discussed the achievements of zootechnical science and the solution of urgent problems of animal husbandry and aquaculture.