NATURAL FUR
The Eurasian region ranks second in the world in the consumption of
fur products, and is also one of the most important in high quality
fur production.
Fur farming is developed in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine. The industry
like in other regions is mainly involved with producing mink, though
in Russia Sojuzpushnina auction annually sells appox 600,000 sable
skins 10% of which also come from farms. Farmed sable is an
exclusive fur for Russia.
Fur farming in the Eurasian region is governed by a number of
regulatory documents and state standards that impose strict
requirements on fur production, as well as rules for inoculation,
waste disposal and veterinary services.
In Russia, work is actively being carried out to improve standards
of animal welfare. Specialists of the Moscow Veterinary Academy are
developing scientifically grounded rules for fur farming according
to European standards. This work will form the basis of the
certification and improvement program for fur farms in Russia.