Kazakh Delegation Studies Dairy and Beef Cattle Technologies in the US

The delegation included staff from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Credit Corporation JSC, as well as representatives of industry associations and Kazakh livestock companies. Azamat Saginbayev participated on behalf of QazaqSut, the National Chamber of Dairy and Dual-Purpose Cattle Breeds.

The program included visits to livestock enterprises and farms. Participants learned about their production operations and the technologies used in dairy and beef cattle breeding.

Topics covered included improving livestock genetics, selective breeding, artificial insemination, reproductive management and youngstock rearing. Particular attention was paid to genetic evaluation of herds and practical methods of pedigree livestock breeding.

At dairy operations, the delegation examined the management of large farms and production processes. Participants also studied approaches to increasing cattle productivity and using resources efficiently. The technical program covered the use of sex-sorted semen and beef sire semen in dairy farming.

Meetings with American industry associations and livestock companies focused on exchanging technology and expertise, opportunities for cooperation, and expanding trade and economic relations. Representatives of the US Livestock Exporters Association and managers of American farms took part in the meetings.

The QazaqSut chamber views participation in such international events as a way to develop pedigree livestock breeding in Kazakhstan, introduce modern selection methods and expand cooperation with foreign industry organizations.