Iran Holstein Festival highlights livestock production, export growth

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Iran Holstein Festival highlights livestock production, export growth Iran Holstein Festival highlights livestock production, export growth Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture and the Acting Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization attended the Sixth National Holstein Cattle Festival and the Second Specialized Livestock, Poultry, and Dairy Exhibition in Tehran, underscoring the role of innovation and private-sector participation in boosting productivity, food security, and livestock ex

Aug 2 202611:31

North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program

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North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program North Khorasan launches Iran’s first dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep breeding program Bojnurd – North Khorasan province in northeast has launched Iran's first targeted breeding program to develop a dual-purpose dairy-meat sheep by crossbreeding indigenous Kurdish ewes with Assaf rams, provincial officials announced. Mehdi Shekari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the North Khorasan Ag

Jul 26 202611:54

Iran registers genetic identity of over 500 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan

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Iran registers genetic identity of over 500 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan Iran registers genetic identity of over 500 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan North Khorasan – Iran has completed the genetic identification and registration of 526 purebred Turkmen horses in North Khorasan province – northeast of Iran - under a comprehensive genomic program aimed at preserving the breed’s genetic integrity, enhancing breeding standards, and boosting export potential.

Jul 19 202618:34

East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report

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East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report East Azarbaijan a leading hub for Iran’s purebred horses: Report Tehran – Iran's East Azarbaijan province, in the northwest of Iran, has consolidated its status as one of the country's foremost centers for purebred horse breeding, with more than 2,000 officially identified and registered horses, according to a report. Authorities have expanded the province's microchip-based horse identification system, a key initiative aime

Jul 12 202609:25

Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech

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Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Iranian researchers highlight gene editing as next-generation agricultural tech Terhan – Iranian agricultural scientists have underscored the potential of gene-editing technology as a new generation of crop improvement, saying it could play a vital role in strengthening global food security and helping meet the nutritional needs of a world population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050. Gholamreza Sal

Jul 7 202608:04

East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity

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East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity East Azarbaijan expands artificial insemination program to boost livestock productivity Tabriz – East Azarbaijan Province in northwestern Iran expanded its artificial livestock insemination program by 18.16% in 2025 compared with the previous year, strengthening efforts to improve animal genetics and increase livestock productivity, provincial agricultural officials said. Javad Gozli, acting head of t

Jun 30 202618:29

Gilan launches genetic improvement program to reduce miscarriages in nomadic sheep

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Gilan launches genetic improvement program to reduce miscarriages in nomadic sheep Gilan launches genetic improvement program to reduce miscarriages in nomadic sheep Tehran – Iran's northern Gilan Province has launched a genetic improvement program for 250 nomadic sheep, using artificial insemination with semen from elite Taleshi rams to enhance flock productivity, increase twin births, and reduce miscarriage rates, an official said. Fereydoun Talebi, Head of Gilan's Nomadic Affairs Offi

Jun 29 202612:57

Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought

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Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Turkmen camel breeding expands in Iran’s Golestan despite drought Golestan – Iran's northern Golestan Province has maintained and expanded its Turkmen camel population despite years of drought and declining rangelands, underscoring the breed's resilience to climate challenges, an official said. Reza Nazari, Deputy Director for Livestock Production Improvement at the Golestan Agricultural Organization, said the province is

Jun 28 202612:05

Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector

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Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Sarabi cattle a strategic asset for Iran’s livestock sector Tabriz – The indigenous Sarabi cattle breed is one of Iran’s most valuable livestock genetic resources and a symbol of the country’s native livestock production capabilities, according to the head of the East Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Organization. Shahram Shafiei said the breed has adapted to local climatic conditions over generations and offers strong

Jun 22 202613:29

Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds

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Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds Iran, FAO launch initiative to protect indigenous livestock breeds Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a new project to conserve endangered indigenous livestock breeds and strengthen rural livelihoods in northwest Iran. Speaking at the project’s launch, FAO Representative Farrukh Toirov stressed the importa

Jun 16 202609:27