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Research in veterinary sciences in Kazakhstan (2018-2023): developments, gaps and opportunities
Gulzhan N Yessembekova1, Akhylbek K Kurishbayev2,3, Aruzhan S Abdrakhmanova4
1Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Technology, S. Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical Research University, Astana, Kazakhstan.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|March 21, 2025
Summary
Kazakhstan
Area of Science:
- Veterinary science
- Livestock welfare
- Epizootic control
Background:
- Scientific and technical progress is crucial for livestock welfare and product safety in Kazakhstan.
- Increased investment in scientific research, aiming for 1% of GDP, supports strategic development goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the scientific output and progress in veterinary sciences in Kazakhstan from 2018-2023.
- To identify existing gaps and areas for improvement in veterinary research funding and productivity.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of scientific output and funding trends in veterinary sciences over a five-year period.
- Evaluation of publication rates in peer-reviewed journals, particularly in first quartile publications.
- Assessment of researcher productivity and geographical concentration of scientific activity.
Main Results:
- Total investment in veterinary science reached 14 billion KZT, with annual project funding since 2018.
- A five-fold increase in published articles was observed, with 50 articles in 2022-2023 compared to 10 in 2018-2019.
- Despite progress, funding remains inadequate (20 projects/year, <$200,000/project), with low publication rates in top-tier journals (91 publications in 5 years).
Conclusions:
- While veterinary research in Kazakhstan shows positive trends in funding and publication volume, significant challenges remain.
- Inadequate funding, low researcher productivity, geographical concentration, and lack of commercialization hinder scientific advancement.
- Continued improvement requires enhanced research effectiveness, integration with education, and broader regional participation.
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