The public management of the veterinary system of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the membership of the WTO

Abstract

The scientific novelty of the thesis is following: 1. The term «veterinary system» has been introduced, and its definitions have been formulated. The author’s vision of the veterinary system has been developed. 2. Two concepts «from Farm to Table» and «One Health» support each other by contributing to the achievement of their goals. 3. It has been confirmed that legitimate veterinary service is an important criterion for the full-fledged operation of the veterinary system. 4. It has been determined that the veterinary system in Kazakhstan has characteristics relevant to the public management. 5. It has been revealed consistency between the EU’s and Lithuanian veterinary and food control system. The Lithuanian experience in application of veterinary measures does not affect its sovereign right for performing domestic veterinary control. 6. On the basis of the conducted analysis of the current state of veterinary service of Kazakhstan it was revealed several weaknesses from the structural and functional perspectives. 7. Based on the analysis of the global modern challenges it was supported that the intensive movement of people and goods contributes to the risks to animal and public health. 8. There was developed the new structure of the veterinary service of Kazakhstan from author’s perspectives based on adaptation of internationally recognised concepts. 9. There have been developed the fundamental principles and criteria for the veterinary service of Kazakhstan in line with provisions and commitments under the WTO SPS Agreement. 10. It has been drafted recommendations on improvement of the performance of veterinary service of Kazakhstan.