LLPB registering poultry, dairy producers
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB) is in the process of registering all poultry and dairy operators in Namibia, with the registration deadline set for 15 March.
According to the LLPB, it has begun regulating new commodities, including poultry and poultry products, dairy, and hides and skins.
The regulations for managing these new commodities were announced in the Government Gazette on 13 December last year, with implementation beginning on 13 January, following extensive consultations with the respective industries.
All sales, imports and exports of poultry and poultry products, eggs and egg products, and milk and milk products are subject to the issuance of livestock products board permits and the payment of a levy.
The LLPB said that the process went surprisingly well.
The aim of managing the products is to grow the respective industries to ensure Namibia’s consumers a degree of self-sufficiency by reducing reliance on imported products.
Vaccinate cattle
In other news, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) made an urgent appeal to cattle producers to vaccinate their cattle against lumpy skin disease, given a widespread outbreak.
Lumpy skin disease is a highly infectious virus transmitted by biting insects.
The LLPB said the directorate has already vaccinated nearly 30 000 cattle and is in the process of obtaining further vaccines for additional campaigns. These campaigns target areas where the largest outbreaks occur.
“However, [we urge] cattle farmers to begin vaccinating as soon as possible and report any suspected cases to the nearest state veterinarian office. With immediate effect, only cattle that have been vaccinated may be exported,” the DVS said.
Starting 13 March, vaccination will also be required for domestic movement and marketing from affected areas. The vaccine provides protection against the virus only after 21 days.
Furthermore, the LLPB has urged producers to submit their animal health declarations to prevent restrictions on their stock brand.
Each producer is required to complete an animal health declaration every six months.
The LLPB stated that the data collected through these submissions is used for animal disease control, monitoring disease trends, and mandatory reporting to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
Producers who failed to submit the declarations on time will have a restriction placed on their stock brand until the required documents are submitted.
According to the LLPB, it has begun regulating new commodities, including poultry and poultry products, dairy, and hides and skins.
The regulations for managing these new commodities were announced in the Government Gazette on 13 December last year, with implementation beginning on 13 January, following extensive consultations with the respective industries.
All sales, imports and exports of poultry and poultry products, eggs and egg products, and milk and milk products are subject to the issuance of livestock products board permits and the payment of a levy.
The LLPB said that the process went surprisingly well.
The aim of managing the products is to grow the respective industries to ensure Namibia’s consumers a degree of self-sufficiency by reducing reliance on imported products.
Vaccinate cattle
In other news, the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) made an urgent appeal to cattle producers to vaccinate their cattle against lumpy skin disease, given a widespread outbreak.
Lumpy skin disease is a highly infectious virus transmitted by biting insects.
The LLPB said the directorate has already vaccinated nearly 30 000 cattle and is in the process of obtaining further vaccines for additional campaigns. These campaigns target areas where the largest outbreaks occur.
“However, [we urge] cattle farmers to begin vaccinating as soon as possible and report any suspected cases to the nearest state veterinarian office. With immediate effect, only cattle that have been vaccinated may be exported,” the DVS said.
Starting 13 March, vaccination will also be required for domestic movement and marketing from affected areas. The vaccine provides protection against the virus only after 21 days.
Furthermore, the LLPB has urged producers to submit their animal health declarations to prevent restrictions on their stock brand.
Each producer is required to complete an animal health declaration every six months.
The LLPB stated that the data collected through these submissions is used for animal disease control, monitoring disease trends, and mandatory reporting to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).
Producers who failed to submit the declarations on time will have a restriction placed on their stock brand until the required documents are submitted.
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