The Veterinary and Livestock Development Committee of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with India's Avee Broilers genetic company has announced plans to establish advanced poultry production facilities in the Zomin, Bakhmal and Gallaorol districts of the Jizzakh region as well as in the Bulungur district of the Samarkand region as reported by Gazeta.uz. The partnership between Uzbekistan and Avee Broilers is expected to yield 4mn parent stock birds annually, catering not only to Uzbekistan but also to the broader Central Asian region.
The project will focus on genetic poultry farming, a specialized field that involves breeding and multiplying birds to achieve desired traits such as increased growth rate, higher egg-laying capacity, improved meat quality and enhanced disease resistance. This process involves rigorous genetic research, carefully designed breeding programs and advanced reproduction methods aimed at maximizing poultry productivity.
The overall cost of the project is estimated at $43mn with Uzbekistan providing a portion of the investment. The project will be implemented in two phases. The first phase, spanning from 2024 to 2025 will focus on establishing a facility for breeding purebred poultry ensuring the consistent transmission of desirable genetic traits across generations. The second phase, set to commence in 2025, will involve the construction of an incubator and the breeding of ancestor flocks, which will serve as the foundation for producing subsequent generations of poultry for distribution.
Avee Broilers has expressed its commitment to breeding 4mn parent stock birds annually, which is anticipated to significantly reduce transportation costs for importing breeding materials into Uzbekistan.
As reported by Daryo earlier, these plans highlight the critical role of genetics in poultry farming and aim to address Uzbekistan's current reliance on imported second-order birds by establishing local breeding farms. In 2023, Uzbekistan launched 253 poultry farming projects, expanding the number of farms to 1,300 and generating 4,000 new jobs. In 2024, poultry meat production is expected to grow from 700,000 tons to 800,000 tons, while egg production is forecasted to increase from 8.5 billion to 10 billion. A major challenge in the sector is genetics, as Uzbekistan currently lacks a first-order meat poultry breeder and depends on Hungary for importing second-order poultry.
Additionally, previous discussions have suggested that poultry farms in Uzbekistan could be exempted from land tax for five years and may be granted the ability to export poultry meat as reported by the Presidents Press Service.
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