Which Animals Must Be Registered?

According to the law, all animals kept and/or bred by individuals or legal entities in Uzbekistan are subject to mandatory identification and registration.

These include cattle, sheep, goats, camels, horses, pigs, as well as domestic dogs and cats.

Experts explain that the identification process involves assigning a unique identification number to each animal, entering its information into an electronic database, and recording details such as the owner, species, age, and other relevant characteristics. In practice, every animal will receive a type of “passport” containing its identification information.

Registration Deadlines

The law establishes specific deadlines for the identification and registration of animals:

• Cattle, sheep, goats, and camels — 14 days after birth;

• Horses — 4 months after birth;

• Pigs — 1 month after birth;

• Dogs and cats — 3 months after birth.

Animals must be identified and registered no later than one month after the applicable deadline has passed.

Animals imported into Uzbekistan for breeding or keeping purposes must be identified within 21 days from the date of entry into the country.

When Are Animals Removed from the Register?

Under the law, animals must be removed from the register within seven days if they are slaughtered, die, are destroyed, or are taken outside the territory of Uzbekistan.

This mechanism will allow state authorities to maintain accurate records regarding animal populations, locations, and movements.

Which Authority Is Responsible?

The Committee for Veterinary and Livestock Development has been designated as the authorized state body responsible for implementing the system.

The committee will oversee the identification, registration, and traceability process, maintain the database, and monitor compliance with the legislation.

Who Will Cover the Costs?

The law states that activities related to animal identification, registration, and traceability may be financed through various sources, including:

• Funds provided by animal owners;

• Sponsorship and charitable donations;

• State budget resources;

• Other sources not prohibited by law.

At the same time, the Cabinet of Ministers will determine the procedures and stages for identifying and registering animals without charging owners.

Responsibilities of Animal Owners

Certain provisions of the law will take effect on January 1, 2028.

Under these provisions, animal owners will be required to:

• Comply with legislation on animal identification, registration, and traceability;

• Register their animals within the deadlines established by law;

• Re-register animals when ownership changes;

• Submit information for the removal of animals from the register when necessary;

• Ensure that unidentified and unregistered animals are not kept or bred.

Applications and notifications may be submitted electronically or directly to the authorized authorities.

Benefits of the New System

According to experts, the identification system will improve the effectiveness of veterinary services, strengthen disease surveillance, and support the digitalization of animal-related records.

The system is also expected to help locate lost animals, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, monitor animal movements, and align Uzbekistan’s veterinary practices with international standards.

With the introduction of the new system on August 7, 2026, Uzbekistan will take an important step toward modernizing animal registration and veterinary control, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and animal health management nationwide.