On September 9, 2025, planned disinfection of livestock barns was carried out in the Altyntobe residential area of the Abay district of Shymkent city. This event was carried out in accordance with the joint action plan of the district akimat and the city veterinary service and was aimed at preventing infectious diseases and ensuring sanitary cleanliness in rural areas.

Maintaining epizootic stability in livestock farming in the region is one of the main tasks. During the disinfection, the barns were treated with special disinfectant solutions. These solutions are safe for animals and humans, and are also effective in destroying various bacteria and viruses.

The walls, floors, and equipment of the barns were thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with special equipment. This method allows you to prevent the spread of dangerous diseases that are common among livestock.

According to experts, such work is primarily aimed at preventing diseases such as brucellosis, foot-and-mouth disease, anthrax, and pasteurellosis. These diseases are dangerous not only for livestock, but also for human health. Therefore, systematic processing of livestock housing is one way for residents to protect their lives.

Since livestock farming is the main source of income for the population in rural areas, the prevention of epidemics is of great importance not only from a medical but also from a socio-economic perspective.

In addition to disinfection, veterinary specialists conducted educational activities with residents. They reminded them of the basic rules for maintaining stables:

• keep the barns constantly ventilated and dry;

• timely removal of manure;

• do not overcrowd livestock;

• keep food and water in a clean place;

• Timely vaccination and treatment of livestock against parasites.

Local residents were also provided with detailed information about the risk of infectious diseases being transmitted to humans. For example, diseases such as brucellosis or tuberculosis can be transmitted to humans through improperly stored milk or meat. Therefore, strict adherence to preventive measures is a common responsibility for everyone.

On this day, dozens of barns were completely cleaned. Special equipment and professionals were involved, and all measures were carried out in accordance with sanitary requirements.

The veterinary service of the Abai district noted that such work is not limited to Altyntobe, but will continue in other settlements of the district in the future. This systematic approach will allow us to keep the epizootic situation under control.

Residents of Altyntobe expressed their gratitude for the work done. They say that in recent years, thanks to regular disinfection, dangerous diseases among livestock have decreased and product quality has improved. Livestock owners say that they can not only reduce their costs, but also safely bring their products to market.

For some residents, this event was an important reminder to take responsibility for animal care.

Disinfection has a positive effect not only on animal health, but also on the sanitary situation in the village. Special solutions limit the reproduction of harmful insects and reduce the number of rodents. This, in turn, improves living conditions and increases the quality of life of rural residents.

According to experts, the effectiveness of such measures depends not only on the work of state bodies, but also on the activity of the population. If the population complies with daily sanitary requirements, the effectiveness of disinfection will be much higher. Therefore, the responsibility of each animal owner is especially important.

The veterinary service of Shymkent plans to conduct scheduled disinfection in all rural areas of the Abay district by the end of the year. It is also planned to use new modern solutions and organize training seminars for the population.

In addition, the veterinary service and the sanitary and epidemiological station will jointly increase the provision of free consultations to livestock owners. This will increase the literacy of the population and provide additional opportunities for disease prevention.

The disinfection work carried out in the Altyntobe residential area on September 9, 2025, made a significant contribution to improving the veterinary and sanitary situation in the area. The stables, fully treated with special solutions, helped create a safe environment for both livestock and humans.

It is worth noting that this measure is not a one-time event, but part of systematic work. Such prevention ensures the sustainability of agricultural development, protects the health of the population, and improves the environmental situation.

The Shymkent city administration and veterinary service announced that they will continue such planned activities in the future and provide comprehensive support to the villagers.