Department of Fisheries Livestock and Veterinary Services

The Department of Fisheries Livestock and Veterinary services is responsible for the implementation of the fisheries and livestock development programmes as well as provision of veterinary services. It shall also monitor the implementation of the national aquaculture programmes.

Functions

The Department performs the following functions:

  • Provide veterinary services in the District;
  • Facilitate safe trade in animals and animal products;
  • Promote disease-free compartments and conform to set standards;
  • Implement livestock policy and legislation in order to promote livestock production and productivity;
  • Promote and implement Animal Welfare and Livestock Production programmes in order to enhance productivity of the livestock rearing systems;
  • Manage rangelands and livestock water sources in order to ensure adequate availability of feed and water for livestock;
  • Implement standards for the grading of livestock, livestock products and by-products in order to ensure adherence to quality requirements;
  • Conserve, manage and develop fishery resources and waters in a sustainable manner in order to improve fish stocks; and
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on issues relating to food safety.
Functions that have been Devolved

All the functions under Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock at district level have been devolved to the local authority namely:

  • Veterinary services Section
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture section
  • Livestock development section and
  • Marketing Section

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