Kazakhstan imposes six-month export limits on cattle, sheepKazakhstan will impose a six-month export quota on cattle and sheep starting April 30, 2025, the country’s agriculture ministry announced. The restrictions apply to both third countries and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states.Under the new rules, exports of bulls over 12 months old will be capped at 60,000 head, with 40,000 allocated to feedlots and 20,000 to producers. For sheep over four months old, the limit is set at 120,000 head, evenly split between feedlots and producers.Individual feedlots may export no more than 30% of their capacity or 4,000 head of cattle (whichever is lower) during the quota period. Producers face a 500-head ceiling. Similar restrictions apply to sheep exports, with large feedlots limited to 1,500 head.The ministry emphasized that livestock must be registered in the national animal identification database at least three months prior to quarantine. Export licenses, issued automatically via the "E-Licensing" portal, remain valid only for the duration of the epidemiological inspection certificate.License holders must submit proof of completed exports within 15 days after license expiration. Authorities noted that applicants must maintain herds double the size of their requested quota at the time of application. (ICE ALMATY)

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