Ministry launches NamLITS, stock brand campaign
Regional information-sharing visits planned
Dedicated stations will be established in each region to assist livestock farmers to update stock brands, ear tags and other identification methods.
The agriculture ministry has announced an upcoming awareness campaign aimed at educating and engaging farmers on the Namibia Livestock Identification and Traceability System (NamLITS) and stock brands.
Collaborating with the directorate of veterinary services and the Meat Board of Namibia, officials will undertake this campaign from 17 July to 31 October.
The primary impetus behind the campaign is the growing number of registered stock brands on the NamLITS database that are currently inactive as well as outdated livestock-related information.
In response to these concerns, the campaign aims to deactivate registered stock brands that have remained unused for a period of two years or longer, adhering to the provisions outlined in the Stock Brands Act.
"The purpose of this campaign is to enhance awareness among farmers regarding the proper use of cattle ear tags and stock brands, while providing guidance on how to register effectively on NamLITS Online," a statement read.
"Additionally, we will establish dedicated stations in each region to assist livestock farmers in updating stock brands, ear tags and relevant livestock information on the NamLITS platform."
Comprehensive schedule
During the campaign, officials will conduct visits to all regions, engaging with livestock farmers and regional authorities to discuss and disseminate campaign-related information.
In the coming days, a comprehensive schedule outlining the visits will be shared across various platforms, including social media.
Following the campaign's completion, an official notice will be issued to deactivate stock brands that remain inactive, along with other outdated information, the ministry said.
Farmers are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to update their stock brands, register on NamLITS and collaborate with officials during the campaign.
Collaborating with the directorate of veterinary services and the Meat Board of Namibia, officials will undertake this campaign from 17 July to 31 October.
The primary impetus behind the campaign is the growing number of registered stock brands on the NamLITS database that are currently inactive as well as outdated livestock-related information.
In response to these concerns, the campaign aims to deactivate registered stock brands that have remained unused for a period of two years or longer, adhering to the provisions outlined in the Stock Brands Act.
"The purpose of this campaign is to enhance awareness among farmers regarding the proper use of cattle ear tags and stock brands, while providing guidance on how to register effectively on NamLITS Online," a statement read.
"Additionally, we will establish dedicated stations in each region to assist livestock farmers in updating stock brands, ear tags and relevant livestock information on the NamLITS platform."
Comprehensive schedule
During the campaign, officials will conduct visits to all regions, engaging with livestock farmers and regional authorities to discuss and disseminate campaign-related information.
In the coming days, a comprehensive schedule outlining the visits will be shared across various platforms, including social media.
Following the campaign's completion, an official notice will be issued to deactivate stock brands that remain inactive, along with other outdated information, the ministry said.
Farmers are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to update their stock brands, register on NamLITS and collaborate with officials during the campaign.
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