Livestock permits now online

THE Meat Board has decided to make veterinary movement permits for livestock available on the Internet.

The application form can be downloaded from the website of the Meat Board at www.nammic.com.na. Once filled in, the completed permit can then be faxed to the nearest state veterinary office.The Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) urges farmers to ensure that their correct e-mail address is indicated on the application form.If their movement permit has been approved, the veterinary authority will forward the approval via e-mail to the farmer.Enquiries in this regard can be addressed to the nearest state veterinary office.Permit application forms can also be obtained from the nearest state veterinary office and copies can be made for future use.This service is available throughout the country.Meanwhile, a delegation will travel abroad to explore new markets for Namibian meat products.”Members of the Meat Board in co-operation with the Ministry of Agriculture and other role players will travel to Asia on April 5 for two weeks,” the NAU announced in its newsletter on Friday.Countries that will be visited are China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea and Singapore.The market, logistics, import tariffs, trade agreements, type of meat cuts and other organisational matters will be looked at.Once filled in, the completed permit can then be faxed to the nearest state veterinary office.The Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) urges farmers to ensure that their correct e-mail address is indicated on the application form.If their movement permit has been approved, the veterinary authority will forward the approval via e-mail to the farmer.Enquiries in this regard can be addressed to the nearest state veterinary office.Permit application forms can also be obtained from the nearest state veterinary office and copies can be made for future use.This service is available throughout the country.Meanwhile, a delegation will travel abroad to explore new markets for Namibian meat products.”Members of the Meat Board in co-operation with the Ministry of Agriculture and other role players will travel to Asia on April 5 for two weeks,” the NAU announced in its newsletter on Friday.Countries that will be visited are China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Korea and Singapore.The market, logistics, import tariffs, trade agreements, type of meat cuts and other organisational matters will be looked at.