Sanitation and total disinfection. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food on preventive measures at livestock farms.
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December 24, MINSK . For the first time in the history of sovereign Belarus, MILK production is expected to exceed 8.6 million tonnes, with an average milk yield per cow of approximately 6,150 kg. This data was cited by Ivan Smilgin, Deputy Minister and DIRECTOR of the Department of Veterinary and Food Supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, BELTA reports.
The department notes positive dynamics in the increase in the main types of livestock products in the republic as a whole for the period January-November. Thus, 1,635,100 tonnes of livestock and poultry were raised, or 103.1% compared to January-November 2023, and 7,853,500 tonnes of milk were produced (105.3%). This trend, according to the department, will continue throughout the year.
For the first time in the history of sovereign Belarus, milk production is expected to exceed 8.6 million tonnes, with an average milk yield per cow of approximately 6,150 kg.
Such achievements are possible thanks to a comprehensive approach in the industry. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides advisory assistance to agricultural organizations, and oversight activities aimed at preventing livestock mortality have been established. Information on identified violations and deficiencies is sent to regional and district executive committees and agricultural organizations. Specialists submit proposals on the need for systematic work to ensure the safety of cattle , compliance with technological discipline at all stages of livestock production, etc.
"To prevent the emergence of animal diseases and conduct systematic work to prevent the importation and spread of infections, the State Veterinary Service constantly conductssampling and their diagnostic studies . "Belarus' veterinary services are closely monitoring global trends in animal diseases, working to prevent outbreaks of focal infections in other countries, and carefully monitoring the epizootic situation to prevent the introduction of particularly dangerous infections, including those common to humans and animals," the department explained.
Thus, special kits for timely diagnostics, as well as disinfectants, have been allocated from the reserve fund of veterinary drugs. This year, 33 disinfection units based on the GAZ C41R13 vehicle chassis were purchased for all district veterinary stations in the Mogilev region, as well as for district veterinary stations in the Vitebsk and Gomel regions.
Outbreaks of African swine fever have been recorded in some countries. Thus, since the beginning of 2024 , according to the World Organization for Animal HEALTH, outbreaks of ASF have been officially registered in Poland - 1,722, Romania - 360, Ukraine - 80, Hungary - 348.
"In Belarus, veterinary services are doing everything possible to prevent the spread of any animal diseases and exclude "Their introduction into the country is a serious threat. Any suspicion of even a single animal death entails a whole range of veterinary and sanitary measures, including slaughter and destruction of the animal. Livestock facilities are being sanitized and thoroughly disinfected. Our consumers can be confident in the quality of products sold both domestically and for EXPORT," the department assured.
The department notes positive dynamics in the increase in the main types of livestock products in the republic as a whole for the period January-November. Thus, 1,635,100 tonnes of livestock and poultry were raised, or 103.1% compared to January-November 2023, and 7,853,500 tonnes of milk were produced (105.3%). This trend, according to the department, will continue throughout the year.
For the first time in the history of sovereign Belarus, milk production is expected to exceed 8.6 million tonnes, with an average milk yield per cow of approximately 6,150 kg.
Such achievements are possible thanks to a comprehensive approach in the industry. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food provides advisory assistance to agricultural organizations, and oversight activities aimed at preventing livestock mortality have been established. Information on identified violations and deficiencies is sent to regional and district executive committees and agricultural organizations. Specialists submit proposals on the need for systematic work to ensure the safety of cattle , compliance with technological discipline at all stages of livestock production, etc.
"To prevent the emergence of animal diseases and conduct systematic work to prevent the importation and spread of infections, the State Veterinary Service constantly conductssampling and their diagnostic studies . "Belarus' veterinary services are closely monitoring global trends in animal diseases, working to prevent outbreaks of focal infections in other countries, and carefully monitoring the epizootic situation to prevent the introduction of particularly dangerous infections, including those common to humans and animals," the department explained.
Thus, special kits for timely diagnostics, as well as disinfectants, have been allocated from the reserve fund of veterinary drugs. This year, 33 disinfection units based on the GAZ C41R13 vehicle chassis were purchased for all district veterinary stations in the Mogilev region, as well as for district veterinary stations in the Vitebsk and Gomel regions.
Outbreaks of African swine fever have been recorded in some countries. Thus, since the beginning of 2024 , according to the World Organization for Animal HEALTH, outbreaks of ASF have been officially registered in Poland - 1,722, Romania - 360, Ukraine - 80, Hungary - 348.
"In Belarus, veterinary services are doing everything possible to prevent the spread of any animal diseases and exclude "Their introduction into the country is a serious threat. Any suspicion of even a single animal death entails a whole range of veterinary and sanitary measures, including slaughter and destruction of the animal. Livestock facilities are being sanitized and thoroughly disinfected. Our consumers can be confident in the quality of products sold both domestically and for EXPORT," the department assured.