“Humanity and Health: The Importance of Animal Sterilization”

On October 31, 2025, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Botany and Agroecology K. T. Abidkulova and Associate Professor of the Department of Zoology, Histology, and Cytology A. S. Akmullaeva, together with first-year PhD students of the Biology and Geobotany programs, held a curator’s session within the framework of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 — “Sustainable Cities and Communities: Humane Regulation of Animal Populations for a Safe Urban Environment.”
The topic of the event was “Humanity and Health: Should Animals Be Sterilized?”

The lecture was delivered by veterinarian, zoo volunteer, and representative of Inu FOUNDATION (@shiba_help_kz) Dinara Zhakypova. She explained the importance of sterilizing and neutering pets, dispelled common myths, and emphasized that this approach is crucial to preventing the growth of stray animal populations.
Dinara Zhakypova also shared information about Inu FOUNDATION, which focuses on rescuing and breeding Shiba Inu and Akita Inu dogs.
PhD students actively participated, asked questions, and engaged in a lively discussion.

Department of Botany and Agroecology