Ambitious expansion targets for poultry sector

Industry authorities have announced significant growth objectives for the nation's poultry sector. Egg production is projected to increase by over 5.26%, while poultry meat output is expected to rise by 25% compared to previous year levels, according to agricultural market analysis firm Kazakh-grain.

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North American livestock adapt successfully to harsh climate

Cattle imported from North Dakota are thriving in the country's extreme winter conditions. However, local ranchers require additional training, prompting officials to bring in experienced handlers from the Great Plains region while sending domestic personnel to the United States for specialized instruction, according to state trade representatives.

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Anthrax case verified in bovine animal

Veterinary authorities have confirmed a single fatality among cattle in the Taldy Kurgan region due to anthrax infection.

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Foot and mouth disease resurfaces in livestock

Two additional outbreaks of foot and mouth disease have been documented in eastern territories, affecting both cattle and sheep populations.

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Vaccination program expanded to include swine

The World Organisation for Animal Health reports that the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease vaccination initiative has been broadened to include pig populations alongside cattle.

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Disease outbreak verified in eastern livestock

An outbreak of foot and mouth disease has been confirmed in East Kazakhstan, impacting cattle and sheep herds.

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Significant beef export potential despite payment challenges

The nation aims to establish itself as a major beef exporting country by 2020, according to Emily Balsamo from the Irish Food Board's Moscow office. However, payment recovery issues present ongoing challenges for international traders.

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Animal health authorities report disease recurrence

The OIE received Follow-up Report No. 6 on June 12, 2025, documenting continued foot and mouth disease activity in the region.

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Additional livestock disease cases reported

Further instances of foot and mouth disease affecting cattle and sheep have been documented in East Kazakhstan territories.

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Additional disease outbreaks documented

Three more cases of foot and mouth disease have been reported to the OIE by Dr. Nigmat Khamitovich Zhakupbaev, Deputy Chairperson of the State Inspection at the Ministry of Agriculture.

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Fisheries trade development with European Union

The Ministry of Agriculture is actively working to expand agricultural exports to the European Union, with particular emphasis on fisheries products.

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Water resource tensions escalating in Central Asia

UNDP senior economist Ben Slay has highlighted that drought conditions are expected this summer across the water-stressed Central Asian region, potentially increasing tensions among Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, all dependent on water access for hydroelectric power and agricultural production.

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Import restrictions placed on Russian pork

Import limitations have been imposed on pork and related products from Russia's Saratov and Orenburg regions, according to the Ministry of Agriculture press service.

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