The World Organization for Animal
Health (WOAH) is set to cooperate with Kazakhstan in the training of veterinary
professionals. One example is the training of rural veterinary paramedics in
accordance with international standards through partnerships with global
specialized laboratories. This was announced by representative of the
organization Dmitry Morozov during a Senate meeting focused on issues related
to the development of agricultural science. He noted that as part of a special
program, there are plans to carry out work on reforming the curriculum in both
agricultural universities and vocational education institutions in the country.
Additionally, the organization supports Kazakhstan’s steps in reforming and
enhancing the veterinary industry, particularly in the creation of a unified
regulatory body.
“This body will be named either a
veterinary chamber or a veterinary council. The project aims to focus on veterinary
education, qualification improvement, and the employment of graduates. An
assessment of the required number of veterinarians and paramedics for a
specific state will also be conducted. Special tools for this purpose have been
developed and are now being tested in the countries of Eastern Europe, the
Caucasus, and Central Asia,” said Dmitry Morozov, WOAH Regional Project Officer
on Veterinary Workforce Development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Agricultural science development
discussed during Senate session
The WOAH representative also
proposed some recommendations. According to him, to train modern veterinary
professionals, it is necessary to enhance mutual coordination between the
Kazakh Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Agriculture. Meanwhile, there
are plans to introduce a new model for the development of agricultural science
based on the ‘personnel training - scientific research - production’ principle,
as noted by Kazakh Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov. It will be focused
on domestic research universities and the establishment of an Agrotechnological
Hub.
