The VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference “Modern Issues in Animal Science” was held at Baitursynuly University.
The event is dedicated to Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor Bakytnzhan Muslimov, who made a significant contribution to the development of livestock farming in Kazakhstan and earned recognition far beyond its borders.
“We are pleased to welcome our guests to the university and to continue the tradition established by Professor Muslimov,” noted Zhenis Zharlygasov, Vice-Rector of KRU for Research, Innovation and Digitalization. “Many participants knew him personally. His contribution to science is truly significant. It is important to preserve and further develop his legacy—introducing innovations, expanding scientific horizons, and acquiring new knowledge.”
The conference was held in a hybrid format, both online and offline, allowing representatives of universities, research institutions, and international partners to come together.
For example, Professor Jan Miciński, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury (Poland), delivered a presentation titled “Modern Approaches to Assessing Dairy Cattle Production.”
Azamat Shalmagambetov, Director of MB 4 LLP (Aidaybul Meat Processing Plant, Akmola Region), explored the topic “Establishing an Experimental Site for the Production of Compound Feed from Brewery, Distillery, and Slaughterhouse Waste.”
Alexander Tikhonov, Senior Researcher at the Yaroslavl Research Institute of Animal Husbandry and Fodder Production (Russia), together with his research team, prepared a report on “Returning Organic Matter to Soil Using Post-Harvest and Root Residues.”
Vitaly Raketsky, Researcher at Kostanay Research Veterinary Station LLP, spoke about “The Role of Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Modern Cattle Farming: A Review of Global Trends.”
Dosmukhamed Muratov, doctoral student of the KRU Department of Food Security and Biotechnology, presented research on “The Effect of Storage Duration on the Nutritional Value of Feed in Dairy Cattle Diets.”
The speakers raised the most pressing issues in the field. After the plenary session, conference participants continued their work in breakout sessions.
