Kazakhstan Eyes Livestock Exports to 42 Countries

Kazakh Vice Minister of Agriculture Amangaliy Berdalin has said that a total of 3,728 Kazakh enterprises were added to the Register of Foreign Countries.

Berdalin made these remarks at the Senate’s Governmental Hour, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Kazakhstan’s livestock products can now be exported to 42 countries, including the EU, the UK, Iraq, Iran, the US, and Canada. Protocols with China cover exports of slaughtered cattle, hides, poultry, pork, offal, mutton, and goat meat.

Berdalin noted that inspections by China of Kazakh enterprises were conducted this year, with results pending. Additionally, a dossier has been submitted to the World Society for the Protection of Animals seeking recognition of the northwestern region as foot-and-mouth disease-free, boosting export potential for domestic producers.