Higher Salaries, Fewer Diseases? Kazakhstan Plans Major Veterinary Reform
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Kazakhstan’s government has approved a comprehensive veterinary development plan for 2026–2030, Orda.kz reports.
The resolution was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. The goal is to create an effective system of veterinary safety and support for animal husbandry.
One of the key points of the plan is to increase pay for specialists. According to the government, by 2030 the salary fund for employees of veterinary organizations under akimats will increase by 1.5 to 2.5 times.
The authorities also plan to update and replenish the material and technical base of territorial divisions and subordinate organizations of the Agriculture Ministry by 80%.
The Cabinet noted that developing the veterinary service is important not only for animal husbandry, but also for protecting the population from diseases common to animals and humans.
Other main goals of the plan include combating particularly dangerous animal diseases, strengthening laboratory control, developing digital services, expanding exports, and protecting the domestic market from low-quality products.
Veterinary stations, including those in small towns and districts, are planned to be reorganized through mergers or consolidation by 2030. Dozens of district and city stations from different regions, including Akmola, East Kazakhstan, Aktobe, and Karaganda regions, are on the privatization list. In total, 137 municipal property facilities are at the pre-sale preparation stage.
There are currently 67 veterinary control posts operating along Kazakhstan’s border. In 2025 alone, veterinary inspectors checked about 60,000 vehicles transporting more than 700,000 tons of livestock products as part of import, export, and transit operations.
Kazakhstan also plans to develop its own production of veterinary drugs. According to the data provided, 21 enterprises producing such products currently operate in the country.
Original author: Alexander Smolin
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