Governmental Decree No. 384 validating PROGRAM of development of biotechnology of cattle in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2013-2017.

The scope of this Program shall be the development of biotechnology of stockbreeding, research in this sphere with a view of conservation of animal genetic resources (semen, embryos) of nationally bred pedigree stock and rare animal species. The objective shall be improvement of animal reproduction methods. The following arrangements shall be performed for implementation of the Program: (a) purchase of highly productive pedigree stock from abroad and import thereof; (b) growing of young stock with high reproduction rate; (c) purchase of laboratory equipment; (d) creation of sperm bank; and (e) training of staff.