Round Table on Systemic Challenges in Veterinary Medicine in Industrial Poultry Farming of Kazakhstan
On April 7, 2026, a round table titled “Systemic Challenges in Veterinary Medicine in Industrial Poultry Farming of Kazakhstan and Ways to Address Them” was held at the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, dedicated to the Day of Science Workers.
The event was opened by the Head of the Department of Biosafety, Candidate of Veterinary Sciences, Professor Zh. M. Batanova, who highlighted the relevance of the issues discussed and emphasized the importance of consolidating science and industry to address sectoral challenges.
A welcoming speech was also delivered by Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor N. N. Akhmetsadykov, who stressed the need for systematic training of specialists for the poultry industry, the development of scientific competencies, and the strengthening of collaboration between science and production.
As part of the round table, Aset Svanbayev, PhD doctoral student at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, delivered a presentation titled “Global Challenges in the Poultry Industry.” The presentation covered global trends in poultry development and the growth of poultry meat and egg production, the dynamics of food security in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the current epizootic situation, including the circulation of key viral infections (NDV, AI, IBV, etc.). Particular attention was given to biological risks and approaches to their control, including strengthening biosecurity and developing domestic vaccine production.
A presentation titled “High-Precision Diagnostic Systems and Solutions” was delivered by Karlygash Zikibayeva, PhD doctoral student at KazNARU. The report addressed modern methods for diagnosing infectious diseases in poultry, including serological and molecular biological approaches, provided a comparative analysis of diagnostic methods, and highlighted issues related to the interpretation of results and improving the accuracy and speed of pathogen detection in production settings.
The presentation “From Virus to Vaccine: Cell-Based and Recombinant Technologies for Vaccine Production” was delivered by Kamshat Kudaibergenova, PhD doctoral student at KazNARU. The presentation covered the full biotechnological cycle of vaccine development — from virus isolation to the final product, including the use of cell cultures and continuous cell lines, the development of recombinant vaccines, scaling processes in bioreactors, as well as purification, quality control, and compliance with GMP standards.
During the discussion, participants noted that despite the widespread use of vaccination, the epizootic situation in Kazakhstan’s poultry sector remains challenging. The need for a comprehensive approach was emphasized, including the development of advanced diagnostic systems, strengthening biosecurity measures, and establishing a domestic scientific and production base for veterinary pharmaceuticals.
The round table served as an important platform for the exchange of experience and the development of practical solutions aimed at enhancing the sustainability and competitiveness of the domestic poultry industry.
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