Uzbekistan has launched one of its key livestock projects — the planned import of 100,000 pedigree sheep from Mongolia, with the first 1,000 already delivered. The Veterinary and Livestock Development Committee reported this on August 16.
According to the information, during the official visit of the committee’s chairman, Bahrom Norkobilov, to Mongolia, 1,000 “Bayad” breed sheep were sent to Uzbekistan by air transport. These sheep will be placed in Navoi region for breeding and adaptation to local conditions.
Under the plan, 50,000 more sheep will be delivered by 60 flights before the end of October, and another 50,000 will arrive in November–December. Thus, by the end of 2025, a total of 100,000 pedigree sheep are expected to be imported into Uzbekistan.
In addition, during negotiations with Mongolia’s Deputy Prime Minister S. Amarsaihan, an agreement was reached to reduce the export duty on sheep and goats from $18 to $7. This is expected to significantly increase the economic efficiency of the project.
It should be recalled that, according to the President’s decree, cooperation between Uzbekistan and Mongolia in 2025–2026 will cover several priority areas in agriculture and food production, including:
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organizing breeding and selection work on imported small ruminants from Mongolia to increase their population to 1 million heads by 2029;
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gradually establishing processing of wool and cashmere, as well as the production of finished goods;
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annually increasing the volume of fruit, vegetable, and food exports to Mongolia, with the goal of a tenfold rise;
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establishing experience exchange and professional training programs in the agricultural sector between the two countries.
At the same time, the government is creating a set of incentives for entrepreneurs. In particular, from August 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, 50% of air transportation costs for importing sheep and goats from Mongolia will be reimbursed from the State budget.
Experts emphasize that this cooperation will not only strengthen the development of the local livestock sector but also elevate Uzbekistan’s agricultural potential to a new level. Mongolia’s pedigree sheep are expected to boost the growth of purebred livestock and improve product quality nationwide.
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