A new batch of 1,000 Bayad sheep was delivered by air from Mongolia to Uzbekistan, the Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Development Committee announced.
The animals were brought in for further breeding in Navoi and Bukhara regions. According to the committee, a total of 100,000 sheep are planned to be brought in by the end of the year: 60 flights to deliver 50,000 head by the end of October, and another 50,000 head in November-December.
After the visit of the president of Uzbekistan to Mongolia in June, chairperson of the Veterinary Committee Bahrom Norqobilov also visited this country. During the talks, the sides agreed to reduce the export duty on sheep and goats from $18 to $7.
Besides, supply contracts were signed with Mongolian companies Jargalant Sheep, West Point and Marble Meat. More than 40 Uzbekistan farms will take part in these agreements.
The countries also agreed on cooperation between 27 Mongolian meat-processing enterprises and Uzbekistan’s entrepreneurs. Uzbekistan plans to triple meat imports from Mongolia by 2026 to reach 3,000 tonnes.
The purchase of Bayad sheep from Mongolia began in January 2024, with the aim of developing the halal meat export market. Studies showed that the Bayad breed adapts well to the climate of Navoi region and can provide higher productivity when crossed with local breeds. Earlier, 1,000 head were brought to Bukhara region for the Buxoro Qorakol Sur 2020 farm.
According to a presidential decree issued on 17 July, 100,000 small ruminants are to be imported in 2025−2026, and the total livestock population is to be increased to 1 million head by 2029 through selective breeding work. The decree also provides for compensation of 50% of air transport costs for livestock imports between August and December 2027.
Uzbekistan and Mongolia signed a joint declaration in June establishing a comprehensive partnership, along with other agreements including cooperation in agriculture and animal husbandry.
Earlier, the Ministry of Agriculture listed three factors driving up meat prices in Uzbekistan: slower global meat production, high demand in large importing countries and increasing feed and transport costs.
The Central Bank added that supply was limited due to export restrictions in neighboring countries and rising import prices. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan previously restricted livestock exports, while demand for meat imports are growing at record rates.

Published Date:2025-08-20