On July 10, 2025, an informal and meaningful event dedicated to the Day of Veterinary Worker was held in Shymkent. On behalf of the Vice Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan, on this day, specialists of the veterinary service, as well as employees of the Department of Agriculture and the territorial inspection, visited farms. The purpose of the visit was not only to congratulate colleagues and partners on their professional holiday, but also to organize a large-scale information and explanatory campaign among owners of farm animals.

Particular attention was paid to current issues: prevention of infectious diseases, veterinary and sanitary standards, as well as the correct registration of livestock through the individual identification system. Veterinarians explained how well-coordinated registration helps control the movement of animals, quickly respond to outbreaks of diseases and improve the quality of products.

The service representatives explained that timely vaccination, isolation of sick individuals and compliance with hygiene standards are not only legal requirements, but also a guarantee of the economic sustainability of farms. In addition, measures were discussed to strengthen veterinary control in private farmsteads, where compliance with sanitary standards often remains low.

Farmers were able to ask questions of interest, receive individual recommendations and hear about changes in legislation related to the veterinary sphere. This is especially relevant in the context of digital transformation: by 2025, Kazakhstan has intensified the transition to electronic traceability of livestock and livestock products, which requires new knowledge and skills from farmers.

One of the topics of discussion was the need to strengthen the material and technical base of the veterinary service. Participants in the event emphasized the importance of accessibility of vaccines, equipment and mobile laboratories, especially in remote rural areas. Proposals to strengthen the training of young specialists and expand the network of training courses at the local level were also considered.

A distinctive feature of the event was its practical content. If in previous years the Veterinarian's Day in Shymkent was celebrated mainly by ceremonial meetings, awards and cultural programs, then this time the emphasis was placed on direct contact with the population and work "in the field". This approach has already proven its effectiveness: in previous years, preventive work was fragmentary, while the current campaign covered several districts of the city and suburbs at once.

The format of the field work was positively received by both the specialists themselves and agricultural producers. Both parties noted that interaction in an informal setting contributes to a better understanding of problems and a joint search for solutions. Plans for the modernization of veterinary infrastructure and the launch of pilot projects for digital livestock accounting were also discussed.

At the end of the day, an informal meeting was held, where letters of gratitude and certificates were presented to the best employees of the veterinary service of Shymkent. This became a symbolic recognition of their contribution to the safety of the region's food system and animal health.

Thus, Veterinary Worker Day in 2025 in Shymkent became not just a date on the calendar, but a real opportunity to strengthen the connection between services and the population, update the approach to disease prevention and increase the level of trust in industry specialists. This format of celebration gives hope that the veterinary system of Kazakhstan will develop towards openness, sustainability and technological efficiency.