Investigation of Tajikistan animal husbandry status and analysis of a China–Tajikistan cooperation development prospect

Tajikistan has abundant pastural resources, low labor costs, and a long history of animal husbandry giving it a significant advantage in this field. Currently, the main livestock production reached record high levels in Tajikistan. However, the lack of relevant technology in traditional farm management, uneven regional development, and lack of effective national financial support has led to poor yield of livestock products such as meat, eggs, and milk. The livestock product yield is below the world average and has led to a supply gap of over ten-thousand tons. Certain fields of Chinese animal husbandry have reached the international leading level and are actively developing foreign cooperation. Under the aegis of the “Belt and Road Initiative,” China and Tajikistan have greater prospects of cooperation including in the import and export of livestock products, development of superior livestock breeds, industrialization of animal husbandry, overseas breeding, and other aspects. Furthermore, China and Tajikistan have historically enjoyed high levels of cooperation including the past exchange of RMB offshore settlements at ports and other fields. Now this initiative provides a new opportunity for bilateral cooperation in the field of animal husbandry.