АР27508635 «Analysis of the Competitiveness of Beef Production in Kazakhstan: A Comparison of Carcass Parameters, Meat Quality, and Safety Standards with Practices Used in the United States»

Beef production is becoming more competitive thanks to the rapid development of technology and science. Kazakhstan, with its expansive land and rich resources, has the potential to emerge as a global leader in beef production, comparable to Brazil. Beef production in the country is projected to grow by 50% by 2030, opening up opportunities for exports. Thus, the aim of the project is to assess the competitiveness of Kazakhstan's beef production by comparing carcass characteristics, meat quality, shelf life and safety with beef from the United States, which has one of the best and most recognized beef production systems in the world. The results of the study will provide the government, local producers and foreign investors with scientific data to make informed decisions in the field of beef production. A review of the literature showed that so far there have been no studies comparing the quality and safety of beef produced in Kazakhstan with products of other countries that enjoy high competitiveness in the international market. By evaluating carcass characteristics such as weight, fat distribution, and meat yield, we will provide an in-depth understanding and identify the comparative advantages of these production systems. Meat quality, shelf life and safety are key aspects from the consumer's point of view. The project results will help identify the strengths and weaknesses of Kazakhstan's beef production systems and determine whether Kazakhstan's beef meets international standards and consumer expectations. The study will be conducted using interdisciplinary methods, and Kazakhstani researchers will collaborate with colleagues from the United States, which will allow them to gain experience in data collection, experimentation, and analysis.

The primary objective of this project is to generate data that supports the Kazakh meat industry by examining and comparing carcass traits, as well as the quality and safety of beef from Kazakhstan and the United States. The findings will offer scientific insights to assist the government, local producers, and potential investors in making informed decisions regarding beef production.

As part of the project, the following publications are planned:

At least 2 (two) articles and/or reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals related to the project's field of research, indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded database of Web of Science and/or with a CiteScore percentile of at least 50 (fifty) in the Scopus database.

At least 2 (two) articles or reviews in peer-reviewed international or domestic journals recommended from Lists 1 and 2 of the Committee for Quality Assurance in the Sphere of Education and Science (KOKNVO).