ArmInfo. The program to increase cattle productivity will be implemented in 200 settlements of Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions. This was stated during a working meeting dedicated to this program, which took place at the Gyumri Breeding Station CJSC with the participation of Deputy Minister of Economy Tatevik Sargsyan, Governor of Shirak Mushegh Muradyan, Chairman of the Strategic Development Agency Mkrtich Ayvazyan and industry representatives.
As part of this program, together with the Strategic Development Agency, it is planned to establish a breeding station on the basis of the Gyumri breeding station, which will contribute to the effective implementation of the program, cattle productivity, etc. At the moment, there are no analogues of such stations in Armenia.
As part of the program, the Strategic Development Agency will provide technical assistance, retrain veterinarians and artificial insemination specialists, and conduct information campaigns.
The program will be implemented with funding from the Austrian Development Agency and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The latter's budget has not been reported.
According to the Statistics Committee, as of January 1, 2024, 491,594 head of cattle were registered in Armenia, which is 2% lower than the figure a year ago.
