The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the Netherlands met with NSFO - the Association of Sheep and Goat Breeders

Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Askar Zhumagaliyev met with the Director General of the Association of Sheep and Goat Breeders of the Netherlands Mr. Reynard Everts to discuss cooperation in the field of sheep breeding and the development of its deep processing in Kazakhstan.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of attracting Dutch farmers to the development of sheep breeding in Kazakhstan, the creation of a joint waste-free meat processing complex, as well as the creation of a program for the exchange of experience in the field of sheep breeding.

For his part, Reynard Everts presented the current situation in Dutch sheep breeding. Particular attention was paid to the importance of the development of breed formation. This is how the Netherlands is recognized as the birthplace of Texel sheep. The breed is known for its unique meat qualities. The average weight is more than 95 kg. Texels are currently bred mainly in New Zealand, Australia, America and Western Europe.

The Ambassador informed about the potential of the agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan, measures of state support and sales markets for agricultural products, and also noted the readiness of local businesses and national institutions in cooperation in the field of sheep breeding.

The Company's management has expressed interest in setting up new cooperation in the meat industry in Kazakhstan.

 

For reference:

NSFO (De Nederlandse Schapen-en geitenfokkers Organisatie) is a professional organization of sheep and goat breeders in the Netherlands. The Management Board and Supervisory Board are made up entirely of active sheep and goat farmers. NSFO provides services in the following areas:

• Registration of sheep and goats and their pedigree
• Performance studies
• Calculation of breed value
• Blood and DNA analysis of sheep and goats
• Issuance of veterinary certificates