Akzhaik Meat-Wool Breed of sheep: history and modernity

Abstract

The article presents data on the creation and development of semi-fi ne sheep breeding in the West Kazakhstan region in the last century, as well as the current state. Considering that natural and climatic conditions are harsh in most areas of the region, and the population’s need for a traditional food product – mutton and crossbred wool is high, there is confidence that the industry will develop. The unique gene pool of the domestic akzhaik sheep breed can be used in the breeding process to improve existing and create new promising breeds and types of sheep.