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REFORMS IMPLEMENTED TO OVERCOME LIVESTOCK SECTOR CHALLENGES
IN UZBEKISTAN (2000–2004)
Muyiddinov Bekali Bahodir o’g’li
The teacher of History and Philology department,
Asian International University.
E-address:
bekalimuhiddinov96@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17437736
Abstract.
This article analyzes the nature and outcomes of livestock sector reforms
implemented in the Republic of Uzbekistan between 2000 and 2004. The research identifies the
key challenges in livestock production, such as outdated infrastructure, feed shortages, weak
veterinary services, and insufficient breeding programs. Furthermore, it explores government
policies aimed at supporting farms, improving breeding quality, strengthening feed resources,
developing credit mechanisms, and expanding export potential.
Keywords:
livestock, reform, farm development, breeding, veterinary service, economic
growth, food security, agrarian policy.
РЕФОРМЫ, ПРОВЕДЕННЫЕ ДЛЯ ПРЕОДОЛЕНИЯ ПРОБЛЕМ
ЖИВОТНОВОДЧЕСКОГО СЕКТОРА В УЗБЕКИСТАНЕ (2000–2004 ГГ.)
Аннотация.
В статье рассматриваются содержание и результаты реформ,
проведённых в сфере животноводства в Республике Узбекистан в 2000–2004 годах. В
ходе исследования анализируются основные проблемы животноводства — устаревшая
материально-техническая база, нехватка кормов, слабое развитие ветеринарной службы
и племенной работы. Также рассматриваются меры, принятые государством для
модернизации отрасли: поддержка фермерских хозяйств, улучшение породного состава,
развитие кормовой базы, совершенствование кредитной системы и повышение
экспортного потенциала отрасли.
Ключевые слова:
животноводство, реформы, фермерское хозяйство, племенное
дело, ветеринария, экономическое развитие, продовольственная безопасность, аграрная
политика.
Introduction
Since the early years of independence, the Republic of Uzbekistan has undertaken
fundamental reforms in the agricultural sector. Livestock breeding, as one of the most important
branches of the national economy, has also been reorganized as an integral part of these reforms.
Livestock plays a strategic role not only in ensuring food security but also in supplying
raw materials to the light industry.
The period between 2000 and 2004 was marked by structural transformations in
Uzbekistan’s agrarian sector, diversification of property forms, the development of private
entrepreneurship, and the strengthening of support for farming enterprises. During this period,
the state policy aimed at addressing existing problems in livestock breeding, increasing
productivity, and improving the genetic fund was developed and implemented.
Main Part
At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century, Uzbekistan’s
livestock sector faced several systemic challenges:
Outdated material and technical base. Many livestock complexes still operated with
Soviet-era equipment, which led to low efficiency. Weakness in breeding and selection work.
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Local breeds were insufficiently improved, and the adaptation of high-yielding breeds was not
properly organized. Shortage of feed resources. Due to the reduction of irrigated lands and the
degradation of pastures, feed availability was insufficient.
Limited financial resources. Livestock farmers could not fully benefit from credit and
subsidy programs. Spread of animal diseases and weak veterinary services. Poorly equipped
veterinary institutions and insufficient funding hindered effective epidemic control. During
2000–2004, the Government of Uzbekistan implemented a number of decrees and programs
aimed at modernizing the livestock sector. Expansion of the farming system. Starting in 2000, as
part of the state policy “On the development of farming enterprises,” large livestock farms were
established.
Improvement of breeding and selection. The state adopted the “Program for Improving
Cattle Breeds and Developing Breeding Work (2001–2005).”
Reform of the veterinary system. In 2003, a new version of the Law “On Veterinary
Medicine” was adopted, reorganizing the national veterinary service. Strengthening the feed
base. Between 2000 and 2004, the area of irrigated lands under forage crops was expanded.
Introduction of credit and financial support mechanisms. Entrepreneurs engaged in livestock
breeding were provided with low-interest loans through “Qishloq Qurilish Bank” and
“Agrobank.”
Results
Between 2000 and 2004, significant positive changes occurred in livestock production:
The number of cattle increased from 6.7 million to 8 million heads. Milk production grew by
25%, and meat production rose by 18%. The proportion of pedigree cattle increased from 15% to
30%. Export potential expanded — meat and dairy products began to be exported to neighboring
countries.
Conclusion
The years 2000–2004 became a period when systematic reforms were implemented in
Uzbekistan’s livestock sector. During this process, the introduction of measures aimed at
supporting farming enterprises, improving breeding practices, expanding the feed base,
modernizing the veterinary system, and ensuring the efficient use of financial resources elevated
the sector to a new stage of development.
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