Information
on the Analysis of Activities Implemented by the Committee for the Development of Veterinary and Livestock Sectors in 2024

Currently, 1,492 projects worth a total of 6.2 trillion UZS (including USD 39 million in IFI loans) have been implemented in the livestock sector and its branches, creating nearly 120,000 permanent and seasonal jobs. In addition, 44 projects worth 560 billion UZS for the production and processing of meat and dairy products have been launched.

In order to improve livestock breeding quality, 2.4 million cows and heifers were artificially inseminated, increasing the share of improved-breed cattle to 72 percent.

Furthermore, to reduce production costs, modern intensive “Hydroponics” feed production technology was introduced at 198 livestock enterprises.

To strengthen the feed base, fodder crops were planted on 430.2 thousand hectares, including 70.2 thousand hectares of new alfalfa (with 98.6 thousand hectares of existing alfalfa), 210.3 thousand hectares of silage corn, 37.9 thousand hectares of sorghum, 13.2 thousand hectares of fodder beet, and 90.2 thousand hectares of winter intermediate fodder crops.

In 2024, the total number of livestock enterprises reached 19,158.

For reference, there are 8,054 cattle-breeding, 3,691 sheep and goat-breeding, 145 horse-breeding, 58 camel-breeding, 1,342 poultry, 5,367 fish-farming, 375 beekeeping, and 126 rabbit-breeding enterprises in operation.

At the same time, to promote efficient use of renewable energy sources, biogas and biohumus production was launched at 46 large specialized livestock farms.

Measures are currently being implemented to ensure the safe overwintering of 14.5 million head of cattle, 24.8 million sheep and goats, 105.4 million poultry, and more than 285 thousand horses across all categories of farms.

Across the republic, more than 20,000 buildings and livestock facilities at 13.2 thousand enterprises — including cattle, calf-rearing, sheep, poultry, horse, and camel farms — have been fully prepared for the winter season.

As a result of these measures, production in 2024 is expected to reach 2.948 million tons of meat (106.5%), 12.3 million tons of milk (107.5%), 8.9 billion eggs (111%), and 650 thousand tons of fish products (120%).

To further develop livestock sectors and improve breeding activities, individual livestock passports were developed for each of the 161 districts of the republic.

Within projects implemented with the participation of international financial institutions, USD 70 million was disbursed.

To develop the veterinary and livestock sectors, USD 10 million in grant funds were attracted from donor organizations and foreign countries.

In addition, Presidential Resolution No. PQ-285 dated August 24, 2023, “On Additional Measures to Improve Animal Identification and Breeding Systems in Livestock,” was adopted.

In accordance with the resolution, USD 33 million from the International Development Association and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development was allocated to introduce animal identification, registration, and traceability systems.

To ensure effective implementation, the “Identification Center” was established as a state institution under the Committee and tasked with introducing the animal identification, registration, and monitoring system.

Pursuant to the resolution, the state enterprise “O‘znaslchilik” was reorganized into the “Scientific and Production Center for Breeding” as a state institution.

The Center’s main tasks include high-quality packaging of pedigree bull semen using Andro Vision and CASA systems, establishment of an innovative laboratory for in vitro embryo production and transfer in meat and dairy cattle, cryopreservation of semen and embryos of pedigree and sport horses, and development of young specialists’ skills in working with animal genetic materials.

Positive results have also been achieved in the system of paid veterinary services. From January to December 2024, paid veterinary services worth 240 billion UZS were provided.

Subsidies totaling 51.026 billion UZS were allocated to partially compensate the cost of purchasing imported day-old chicks for livestock producers.

To ensure epizootic stability, 38.7 million livestock animals were vaccinated against 11 diseases, diagnostic tests were conducted on 12.7 million animals, 94 million poultry were vaccinated against 4 diseases, and 38.7 million livestock animals received preventive treatment.

Veterinary and sanitary examination was conducted on 12 million units of livestock products.

Veterinary and sanitary examination was also carried out on 22.5 million units of plant products sold at markets.

Localization of veterinary medicines:
a) At the Veterinary Research Institute, 6 types of vaccines, 20 diagnostic products, and 10 therapeutic products were localized;
b) Private enterprises localized 48 types of medicines and 22 types of feed additives.

Infrastructure strengthening:
Grant funds totaling USD 13.1 million have been allocated for 2022–2025 to equip 11 laboratories, procure 180 special vehicles, 900 refrigeration units, construct 500 modern veterinary service buildings, provide 1,550 tablets for veterinary units, establish 4 animal quarantine farms, and accredit 3 laboratories.

Expansion of digitalization:
The VETERINARY INFORMATION SYSTEM was digitalized, including VIS-SAYYOR (laboratory database), VIS-CHEGARA (border veterinary control), VIS-MALAKA (training system), VIS-MONITORING (disease mapping, monitoring, analysis, and forecasting), and VIS-NEFRIT (registration of veterinary medicines).

Integration of science, education, and production:
The number of scientific staff in sectoral research institutions increased by 45 percent, and 680 veterinary specialists improved their qualifications and were retrained with modern knowledge and skills.

An open and transparent communication system with mass media was established to ensure effective public oversight and address existing challenges and solutions.

In 2024, the Committee organized quarterly briefings, press conferences, and media events with the participation of responsible officials to ensure effective public oversight and open dialogue.