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    Management of livestock sector in Kazakhstan
    (Suleyman Demirel University, 2010) Abdulla Askari
    The livestock sector of Kazakhstan has undergone profound structural changes since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, resulting in a dramatic decline in animal inventories, weakened rural infrastructure, and increasing vulnerability of rural households dependent on livestock for their livelihoods. This paper examines the key challenges affecting the sustainable management of the sector, including the legacy of Soviet-era distortions, contraction of livestock numbers in the 1990s, and limited market access for small and medium-sized producers. While urban demand for meat is rapidly rising—driven partly by economic growth and the oil industry—these trends have not yet translated into meaningful poverty reduction in rural areas. The study emphasizes the need for coherent government policies that support decentralized, market-oriented production systems rather than relying solely on the rehabilitation of large agro-industrial complexes. Sustainable sector growth requires targeted investments, improved market infrastructure, and equitable access to essential livestock products for the poor. The findings contribute to forming a strategic framework for Kazakhstan’s re-emerging livestock industry.