Exports of lamb from the Astrakhan region will grow in 2017 at least four times – to 12 thousand heads, this forecast was voiced by Minister of agriculture and fisheries of the region Alexey Galkin. "I think the export of sheep will increase by four times is the minimum. Last year it was sent (abroad – ed.) about 3 thousand heads", — he said.

As for the cattle, then, according to Galkina, Astrakhan farmers have already sent in 2017 abroad 1,5 thousand heads, while last year it exported 1.7 million head. "I think that up to 3 thousand goals will come" — he said, speaking about the export of cattle in 2017.

According to Galkina for the successful export of meat in the region has all the conditions, including a temporary sediment animal quarantine are issued to all customs and veterinary documents. "Meat supply in Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia. This year the first ship went to the Emirates. Our supplies go through Georgia and Azerbaijan", — said the Minister.

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