laws governing movement of livestock & products in
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CONTENT:
Introduction.
Inter-district movement of livestock for breeding.
Movement within the district –inter sub-county.
Inter-district movement of livestock for slaughter.
International livestock Movement.
Livestock movement is governed by the Animal Disease Act 1964 with amendment 2001.
It helps to control spread of Animal diseases ,Livestock theft and tracking Livestock trade.
The Animal Disease Act 1964 allows only a trained veterinary staff to authorize movement of livestock after the parish chief or sub-county chief has confirmed the ownership .
NB: It is therefore unlawful for the L.C Chairpersons to issue letters authorizing movement of livestock.
INTRODUCTION:
a) The owner first gets a letter from the LC confirming livestock ownership.
b) The owner takes the letter from the LC to the parish Chief who issues a verification of ownership letter to the veterinary staff.
NB: Every farmer should have a register where the parish chief regularly updates the number and type livestock owned by the farmer.
c) The owner then requests the DVO for a no objection letter which is taken to the DVO of district of destination.
1.MOVEMENT OF LIVESTOCK FOR BREEDING OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT.
d) Livestock is then inspected ,treated and issued with a health certificate confirming that they conform to the required health standards.
e) Upon fulfilling of the requirements of the DVO of the district of destination, the DVO of the place of origin issues a movement permit allowing the movement of livestock.
This permission indicates the following: The period of which this
permit will remain valid. The stock route to be
used during movement. The livestock number by
type ,age and sex. The purpose of
movement. The
name ,title,signature,stamp and telephone contact of the veterinary officer.
1.MOVEMENT OF LIVESTOCK FOR BREEDING OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT.
The veterinary staff will allow the movement of livestock upon confirmation of ownership from the LC Chairperson and when the health of the livestock meet the required standards.
2.MOVEMENT OF LIVESTOCK WITHIN THE DISTRICT:INTER-SUBCOUNTY.
This type of livestock may not require a letter of no objection from the place of destination except evidence that they met the required health standards on the market day.
This permission is may be given by the DVO or any other vet staff who he may have allowed to do so.
It is only licensed Livestock traders with valid licenses who are allowed to be issued with this permit.
3. MOVEMENT OF LIVESTOCK FOR SLAUGHTER PURPOSES OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT.
The movement permit and other letters are issued only by the commissioner Animal Health at the Ministry Headquarters.
Laws and regulations governing movement of livestock products like Milk ,Hides and Skins, Blood ,Ghee and Semen are similar to those used by live animals.
4.INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK MOVEMENT.
It is only the Ministry (MAAIF) with the mandate to print and issue permit booklets. No other government agency.
There are no benefits from rampant livestock diseases apart from denying us market access from foreign markets.
District Councils are mandated by law to put bye-laws regulating unauthorized livestock movements.
Livestock farmers must observe quarantine restrictions by not moving into and outside these areas.
Animal Health Check Points also supports in enforcement of these laws and regulations by Government.
4.INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK MOVEMENT.
Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries.
Directorate of Animal Resources P.O.Box 513 Entebbe,Uganda.
Tel:+256-414-320915/321182
E-mail:[email protected]
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