Norbreck Exports sees potential in Russia

Norbreck Genetics joined the UK delegation attending the AgroFarm Livestock Exhibition in Moscow at the end of June and has already found several willing partners. It provided an outstanding platform for presenting the benefits and quality of UK livestock and services and Norbreck Exports had interest in a variety of breeds including strong enquiries for Hereford cattle as well as for dairy heifers. 

"There is phenominal potential for the export of livestock to Russia and we have already made excellent contacts with  4 or 5 top quality agents and business partners. The issues of animal health certificates still needs sorting, hopefully, the UK delegation can help push things forward." Phil Halhead, Norbreck Exports

Whilst the Russian President has initiated moves to draft a federal programme for the development of beef farming in the Russian Federation it is the Animal Health Certification that still stands in the way. It is anticiapted that  embryo exports will be the first route to export, with the movement of livestock following on. "It will not be a quick process, but if we can push the certification we might see exports in the next  year or so.

There is a huge willingness from livestock farmers in the CIS States to invest - although agreement on an International Animal Health Certificate which will allow live cattle trading between Russia and the UK has still to be agreed. This is something that the delegates hope to move forward now they are back in the UK.