BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Kazakhstan and
Russia discussed expanding cooperation in poultry farming, breeding
and the digitalization of livestock production during the XIII
International Poultry Forum in Astana, the Ministry of Agriculture
of Kazakhstan reported.


The meeting was held between Vice Minister of Agriculture Azat
Sultanov and Adviser to the Russian Minister of Agriculture Olga
Abramova.


The sides held discussions on deepening scientific and
production cooperation, import substitution, the development of
breeding stock, and the digitalization of livestock farming within
the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).


Special attention was paid to ensuring genetic and breeding
independence. The Russian side proposed Kazakhstan join an
international scientific communication platform established jointly
with China to enhance research cooperation and reduce dependence on
foreign genetic resources.


Sultanov confirmed Kazakhstan’s readiness to develop joint
research projects in poultry farming, stressing the importance of
strengthening partnerships and building reliable supply chains for
incubation eggs and breeding materials.


The sides also considered the creation of joint embryo centers
and projects aimed at expanding cattle reproduction, including the
development of the Kazakh White-Headed cattle breed.







Digitalization of the sector was discussed as a separate
priority area. The Russian delegation proposed introducing a
unified herd hoof health monitoring system based on artificial
intelligence at veterinary and educational institutions in
Kazakhstan, including S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University.
The initiative is expected to automate early detection of lameness,
reduce livestock losses, and improve dairy efficiency.


The parties also discussed mutual supplies of live cattle and
meat products, as well as improvements in logistics processes.


Azat Sultanov noted that Kazakhstan is interested in acquiring
high-quality breeding stock under its North Kazakhstan experience
replication program and is ready to consider improving state
support mechanisms to ensure access for domestic agricultural
producers.


Following the meeting, relevant departments of Kazakhstan’s
Ministry of Agriculture and subordinate organizations were
instructed to further elaborate the proposed initiatives.