On September 12, 2025, a final meeting was held in Shymkent, chaired by A. Pardebekuly, Head of the Territorial Inspectorate of the Committee for Veterinary Control and Kadagalau of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the city of Shymkent. The meeting reviewed the progress of the plan for the prevention and diagnosis of especially dangerous animal diseases, as well as the implementation of enzootic measures for the first eight months of this year.

The meeting was attended by the head of the veterinary department of the Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine of the city of Shymkent, E. Adenov, chief specialist of the department, N. Ospanova, deputy director of the State Enterprise "Veterinary Service" E. Akhmetov, senior veterinarian B. Kurakbay, as well as heads of veterinary stations.

Several key areas were put on the agenda:

1. Implementation of the annual plan of preventive and diagnostic measures to prevent particularly dangerous animal diseases.

2. Control over the movement of farm animals within the city and between regions of the country.

3. Targeted and timely use of vaccines allocated from the republican fund.

4. Use of the drug "AusylVac-Al" - an inactivated cultural mono- and polyvalent sorbed vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease in ruminants.

The speakers noted that, from January to August 2025, veterinary services in Shymkent carried out a significant amount of work to prevent the spread of diseases that pose a threat to both livestock production and public health.

Preventive vaccinations against brucellosis, anthrax, rabies, pasteurellosis, and other dangerous infections were administered. Particular attention was paid to diagnostic testing aimed at the timely detection of diseases and the elimination of potential sources of infection.

One of the key issues remains the regulation and control of the movement of livestock within and outside the city. It has been noted that uncontrolled livestock movement can lead to the rapid spread of dangerous infections, including foot-and-mouth disease.

In this regard, the inspection agency has stepped up its efforts to verify veterinary accompanying documents and conducts regular raids in conjunction with local executive authorities and law enforcement agencies.

During the meeting, the rational use of vaccines provided from the republican reserve was discussed in detail. According to specialists, all vaccines were distributed and used in accordance with established standards.

The use of the AusylVac-Al vaccine was a key focus of discussion. This vaccine, developed by Russian scientists, has proven highly effective in preventing foot-and-mouth disease in cattle and small ruminants. It is available in both monovalent and polyvalent forms, allowing animals to develop robust immunity against various virus strains.

Head of the Veterinary Department E. Adenov emphasized that despite the results achieved, challenges remain to improve the quality of preventive measures at the local level. Specifically, this includes upgrading the qualifications of specialists and ensuring sufficient diagnostic materials and laboratory equipment.

The department's chief specialist, N. Ospanova, emphasized the need for public awareness campaigns. She noted that many livestock owners still do not pay due attention to routine vaccinations, which could complicate the overall epizootic situation.

Deputy Director of the Veterinary Service, E. Akhmetov, presented a detailed report on the work completed by the departments. He noted that all veterinary stations have actively participated in the implementation of these measures, but that increased monitoring of vaccination schedules is needed.

Senior veterinarian B. Kurakbay added that, in addition to vaccination, it is essential to strictly adhere to sanitary standards when keeping animals, as unsanitary conditions often cause outbreaks of disease.

Following the meeting, specific recommendations were developed:

• continue monitoring the epizootic situation in the city;

• strengthen cooperation between veterinary services and local authorities;

• more actively involve the population in preventive measures through educational work;

• ensure timely updating of the material and technical base of veterinary stations;

• Strengthen control over the movement of animals and the quality of accompanying documents.

In his closing remarks, A. Pardebekuly, head of the territorial inspectorate, noted that the successful development of the livestock industry directly depends on the coordinated work of veterinary services and the responsible attitude of farmers and business owners toward preventive measures. He emphasized that only through joint efforts can we guarantee the country's biological security and the stable development of the agricultural sector.

The final meeting demonstrated that, overall, the eight-month action plan had been implemented at a high level. The identified issues and recommendations will serve as the basis for further improvement.

Meeting participants expressed confidence that consistent implementation of the set objectives will not only preserve epizootic safety in Shymkent but also increase public confidence in the work of state veterinary authorities.