Livestock Development Problems and Prospects in Uzbekistan

Abstract

Livestock production contributes to a total gross output of agriculture in Uzbekistan, amounting to 426,264,0
billion soums. The significance of this sector lies in its contribution to the income generation of rural inhabitants, thus
positioning the issues and potential growth opportunities at the forefront of agricultural policy in Uzbekistan. The area of
pastures managed by agricultural producers sharply decreased. Individual farmers and dekhkans feel the lack of fodder
for complete nutrition and production of dairy products. One of the factors hindering the development of dairy farming
is the small size of the main part of producers in this sector. Milk is mainly produced on private household plots and for
personal consumption. Small producers do not have the opportunity to introduce advanced standarts of zootechnics,
effectively
sell their products, as well as to purchase good fodder crops.
State assistance in the realm of animal husbandry primarily manifests in the form of advantageous loans extended to livestock
product producers and fiscal advantages granted to processors of such commodities. All over the country there are
veterinary stations which provide vaccination, treatment and artificial insemination
of cattle to farms and dekhkan farms. At
the same time, these procedures are often related
to the need to incur additional costs for these activities. Artificial insemination
uses a small number of agricultural producers. This report reveals the current state, problems and prospects of
dairy farming development in Uzbekistan. Recommendations on improvement of the state policy in this sphere are given.