Ulaanbaatar
Opportunities to cooperate with France in animal husbandry sector discussed
Economy
Ulaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ Representatives of the French Livestock Institute and French livestock farming companies such as ‘Interlim’, ‘Coopex Montbeliarde’ and ‘Fenvia’ have arrived in Mongolia.
The French delegates today held a meeting with Mongolian entities and farmers who are introducing high-yielding cattle and sheep imported from France, exchanging views on the results of the breeding.
During the meeting and seminar, which was held by the Embassy of France in Mongolia, Counsel for Agriculture in the French Embassy in China Mr. Francois Blanc noted that Mongolian farmers want to import livestock from France again. "This is an indication of our cooperation's results. Most of the cattle imported to Mongolia were pregnant heifers. A few number of steer have been imported. Today we met with delegates of entities that imported livestock, hearing their requests, experience and barriers. This is a good thing that Mongolian herders and farmers who are receiving the livestock are getting involved in necessary training and can build animal breeding house and prepare fodder.
Mr. Francois
Blanc also stressed that quality livestock has pivotal role in current
intensive animal husbandry sector. “Quality products come from quality
livestock. We are aiming to improve quality of livestock in Mongolia, not
naturalizing European standard in Mongolia. Because, countries have
different conditions and their own adaptive conditions as well”.
Moreover, the French animal husbandry specialists and experts attended the meeting and introduced about methodology of milk and fodder manufacturing and French cooperative system while giving counsel to herders.
Ambassador of France to Mongolia Philippe Merlin, French delegates of animal husbandry as well as delegation of Mongolia’s Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Animal Breeding Service and companies such as ‘Gatsuurt’, ‘Nuudelchin Agro Farm’, ‘Mongol genetic service’ and ‘Mill House’ took part in the meeting and seminar themed ‘Opportunities to partner with France in animal husbandry sector’.
Additionally, 4-5 entities and farmers including ‘Khishigten Nuudel’ and ‘Taishir Urguu’ are importing cattle and sheep from France to introduce them in Mongolia.
