II Republican merger of veterinary specialists of northern regions KazakhstanIt is an important forum for the discussion of topical issues of veterinary development, ensuring the epidemiological well-being and food security of the country.

The event took place in the framework of an agro-festival .KOSTANAI AGRO FEST 2026with the participation of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Idarbek Saparovand the Mayor of Kostanay region Kumar Asakalov, which highlighted the high state status of the forum and its importance for the development of the country’s agro-industrial complex.

Representatives of state bodies, international organizations, the scientific community and the veterinary service discussed the current challenges of the industry, the prospects for developing laboratory diagnostics and introducing innovative technologies.

One of the key events of the forum was the speech of the General Director of the Republican Veterinary Laboratory .Temirhan ElshibayevaHe presented the strategic vision of further development of veterinary service and the state laboratory network of Kazakhstan .

In his report .Temirhan Elshibayev notedToday, veterinary medicine is not only a system for protecting the health of animals, but also an important component of the state’s biological, food and national security.

Today , the system of the Republican Veterinary Laboratory is bringing together 25 accredited testing laboratories, whose specialists annually spend more than72 million studies for particularly dangerous animal diseasesand From above 1.5 million studies on food safety indicators– What ?

At the end of his speech, the Director-General stressed:

…We’re not just protecting animals, we’re protecting people’s health, food security, the economy and the international reputation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.