Ukrainian Livestock Summit: Trends and Development Prospects

On October 17, Kyiv hosted the IV Ukrainian Livestock Summit, which brought together agricultural producers, industry specialists, representatives of government bodies, and technology suppliers. The event served as a platform for discussing contemporary challenges and development prospects in the livestock sector. The Summit program included thematic panels and discussions dedicated to poultry, pig, and cattle farming, product processing and feed production, veterinary medicine, and animal care.

One of the Summit speakers was Ruslan Pelenyo, Deputy Director for Educational and Organizational Activities at the SCIVP. He delivered a presentation entitled “Water Disinfection and Acidification: Modern Tools for Reducing Antibiotic Use”, showcasing contemporary approaches to enhancing farm biosecurity and minimizing antibiotic usage in livestock production.

Within the framework of the Summit, a professional development training session titled “The Art and Secrets of Successful Production and Efficient Use of Compound Feed” was held. During the training, Yurii Kosenko, Deputy Director for International Cooperation and European Scientific Integration at the SCIVP, familiarized participants with current standards and requirements for feed additives.

Additionally, the Summit featured an exhibition of modern livestock equipment, demonstrating cutting-edge solutions and technologies designed to increase efficiency and competitiveness in the sector.

Conference on the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Switzerland’s Support to Ukraine’s Dairy Sector

On 16 October 2025, a conference marking the 10th anniversary of Switzerland’s support to Ukraine’s dairy sector was held in Kyiv. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine, as well as international organisations, business associations and research institution. The State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives (SCIVP) was represented by Dr Ruslan Pelenyo, Deputy Director for Educational and Organisational Affairs, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor.

During the conference, participants discussed the main directions for the further development of Ukraine’s dairy sector, including:

  • the outcomes of cooperation between Ukraine and Switzerland in the field of dairy product safety;
  • the prospects for the European integration of the dairy industry;
  • the role of service providers and scientific institutions in strengthening the competitiveness of the sector;
  • the promotion of exports and the participation of Ukrainian producers in international initiatives.

A key moment of the event was the award ceremony for the winners of the Service Providers Competition organised within the framework of the Swiss-Ukrainian Programme “Higher Value Added Trade from the Organic and Dairy Sectors in Ukraine” (QFTP). Following the evaluation of project proposals, the SCIVP was recognised as a winner in the category “Dissemination of Best Practices, Awareness Raising, and Development of Skills and Knowledge in the Dairy Sector.”

The Institute extends its sincere appreciation to the management and team of the QFTP Programme for their trust and continued support, which contribute to the sustainable development of Ukraine’s dairy sector and its progressive integration into the European market.

International Forum «Pigs Farming Industry»

On September 3-4, 2025, the key event of the autumn season – the traditional International Forum «Pigs Farming Industry» took place in Lviv. This year’s program focused on profitability as the main benchmark of efficient pig farming, as well as on the key factors shaping it. The forum provided participants with up-to-date insights that bridged science and practice, offering access to the latest technological innovations and advanced scientific and technical developments.

The discussions covered prospects for livestock development, creating added value in production, crisis management strategies for farms, entering new markets, optimizing farm management under limited human resources, and building effective management systems in pig farming. Leading domestic and international experts and practitioners with many years of experience shared their research, practical cases, and proven solutions that are already successfully applied in Ukraine. The professional program addressed urgent issues such as maintaining a high herd health status, implementing the most effective methods of facility sanitation, and reducing piglet culling rates. Experts also presented the latest and most relevant knowledge on efficient feeding strategies and the control of infectious diseases.

Representatives of the State Scientific-Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives took part in the forum. The Academic Secretary of the Institute, Doctor of Veterinary Sciences, Professor Oksana Brezvyn, presented a report on «Safety and Quality of the Lipid Complex in Pig Feeds». The Head of the Testing Center, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences Taras Levytskyi, delivered a presentation on «Impact of Adulterated Feed on Pig Productivity and Economic Performance of Production».