Since August 18, 2025, veterinary preventive, diagnostic and disinfection measures have been carried out regularly every day in the entire district of Shymkent. Such a decision was not made by chance. As the city's population grows every year and the volume of agricultural products increases, the prevention of infectious diseases has become the main mechanism for ensuring the safety of the population.

During their daily work, specialists examine and vaccinate large and small livestock, as well as domestic animals - dogs and cats. At the same time, monitoring the general condition of animals and timely detection of the first signs of infectious diseases is the main focus. Another important part of the daily routine is educational activities among the population. Veterinarians explain the correct way to care for animals and emphasize the importance of vaccination.

The veterinary service of the Shymkent city administration usually carries out preventive measures in all four districts of the city . They are:

1. Abay district is one of the most densely populated areas. Since there are many residents here who mainly keep livestock in the private sector, prevention and awareness-raising activities are given special attention.

2. Since Al-Farabi District is a central district, vaccination of domestic animals and control of stray dogs and cats are often carried out here.

3. Enbekshy district - this district includes rural areas under the city. Here, large-scale routine vaccination of cattle and small animals is being carried out.

4. Karatau district - new residential buildings and the private sector are located side by side, so both pets and livestock are covered.

That is, since August 18, daily veterinary prophylaxis has covered all four districts.

Prior to this initiative, veterinary measures were usually carried out in accordance with a certain season. For example, in 2023, vaccinations were carried out in spring and autumn. At that time, tens of thousands of animals in the city were vaccinated, and the main focus was on prevention against rabies and brucellosis. In 2024, these works were expanded, more attention was paid to inspection and disinfection, and the level of awareness of the population increased significantly. Veterinarians met with the population and intensified their explanatory work about the risk of disease transmission to humans.

Daily prevention, introduced from August 18, 2025, is a significant step forward from the previous one. Now, work is carried out on a planned basis every day, without depending on a specific day or season. This approach allows for early detection of the disease and timely stopping the threat of its spread. A similar system is widely used in world practice. In developed countries, daily monitoring has become the standard for the prevention of zoonotic diseases.

Another feature of the new format of work is the special attention paid to pets. Previously, vaccinations were mainly given to agricultural animals, but now dogs and cats are also vaccinated daily. In urban conditions, this is a very necessary step. The increase in stray animals and their direct contact with residents increases the risk of spreading dangerous diseases such as rabies. Therefore, vaccination of pets plays a crucial role in maintaining public health.

Residents are also accepting this change positively. Those who previously were indifferent to vaccinating livestock or pets are now beginning to understand that it is directly related to their own health. Especially in families with children, the health of animals is becoming increasingly important. This is the result of the educational work carried out in recent years.

There are a number of reasons for the introduction of daily veterinary measures. First, the population density of cities is increasing, which increases the risk of the spread of infectious diseases. Second, the share of animal products in the food consumption culture of the population is high. Therefore, the health of livestock is a guarantee of food security. Third, in recent years, concern about zoonotic diseases has also increased internationally. As the coronavirus pandemic has shown, the threat of diseases transmitted from animals to humanity is very high.

Compared to the experience of previous years, the new system of 2025 is a timely solution. Although the seasonal measures of 2023 yielded results at a certain stage, they were not sustainable. Although information and explanatory work was intensified in 2024, prevention was still carried out in a phased manner. And the daily prevention, which began in August 2025, has become comprehensive and permanent, minimizing the possibility of the spread of the disease.

Another noteworthy point is the improvement of the material and technical condition of veterinary services. In recent years, new laboratory equipment has been purchased, the types of vaccines have increased, and the professional qualifications of specialists have increased. This also allows for the effective organization of daily work.

In general, daily prevention is not only the work of veterinarians, it is also the responsibility of society. If every resident pays attention to timely examination and vaccination of their pets, it will be much easier to prevent infectious diseases. Therefore, veterinary specialists expect cooperation from the population.

In conclusion, the daily veterinary measures introduced in Shymkent from August 18, 2025 are a new level of ensuring epidemiological security in the region. Compared to seasonal disinfection and vaccination in previous years, this system provides for more stable, effective and comprehensive coverage. As a result of such an initiative, city residents will have access to high-quality and safe food products and will have the opportunity to protect their health. Most importantly, this experience can serve as an example for other regions of the country in the future.