Stock Brands
The application can be submitted at the nearest State vet office, or if you're in Windhoek please visit our office. We don’t work with email documents.
Cost for a new brand is N$ 147.00 banking details are on the application form.
Client can make EFT Payments, Cash Payments or Swipe at our Windhoek office only.
Duplicate brand certificate or membership card N$93.00
(All copies should be certified please)
Please find the following procedure and forms required
New Stock Brand Application procedure (DOC: Register Stock brand Procedure, FOLDER: MMeat Standards » Forms)
Stock Brand Application Form BR1 (DOC: Application for new StockBrand, FOLDER: Circular/Stock Brands)
Application for Livestock Producer Form C (FORM C: Register as a producer. FOLDER: Trade/Marketing » Forms
Answer
The following documents are required: You may obtain the application from any State Vet Office or come in at the Meat Board if in Windhoek.
1. Complete form BR 1 – New stock brand registration.
2. Attach certified copy of ID.
3. Copy of Tittle deed as proof of ownership for the farm on which the brand is applied for.
4. Pay/deposit an amount of N$ 122.00 in the Stock brands account – account number available at the bottom of the application form.
5. Give in the form to nearest State Vet Office for them to courier it to us.
6. After you have received your brand documents – inform the State Vet Office closer to you to link your brand to the farm.
7. Only then you will be able to purchase the official cattle ear tags from Meat Board
NOTE: The state veterinary office should be able to advice on the rest in terms of vaccinations, tagging, branding etc. As per the Animal Health Act 1 of 2011.
According to the Stock Brand Act 24 of 1995, a person may only apply for a brand after acquiring livestock. However with the new system that we have in place, a farmer needs a Stock Brand for moving animals from where they were purchased to his/her establishment or farm. Thus, you can apply with us at the stock brand office to obtain your brand.
Ear Tags
Tel: +264 61 305917
Fax: +264 61 309085 or
visit their website www.flexpro-tech.com
Namlits
What are the rules/regulations to export live animals to Angola? Are there any restrictions and limitations with regard to quantity, weight, gender, etc.?
Answer
If the exporter is Namibian, they need to be registered as a producer with the Meat Board of Namibia.
Registration is free and is done at our offices.
Requirements for Permit in that order:
-Import permit from Angola
-Export Permit from Veterinary Services (Namibia)
-Meat Board Export Permit ( Last stage)
Standard levy applies depending on the type of livestock being exported.
Fanmeat
Maybe if we can share one of the rules with which most producers struggle, it is record keeping. Record keeping includes treatment records, feed records, staff training records, movement records, and any records pertaining to on farm slaughter or loss of animals. It is crucial to keep records in order to be able to verify claims made by both the producer and FAN Meat with regard to for instance keeping to withdrawal periods prior to slaughter, amount and type of feed given. Training of staff is very important in terms of animal welfare, which is a big component of FAN Meat. Staff must be trained to properly handle livestock and be able to identify animal welfare problems.
Trade and Marketing
Question
What are the rules/regulations to export live animals to Angola? Are there any restrictions and limitations with regard to quantity, weight, gender, etc.?
Answer
If the exporter is Namibian, they need to be registered as a producer with the Meat Board of Namibia.
Registration is free and is done at our offices.
Requirements for Permit in that order:
-Import permit from Angola
-Export Permit from Veterinary Services (Namibia)
-Meat Board Export Permit ( Last stage)
Standard levy applies depending on the type of livestock being exported.
Question
We are located in Ondjiva, Angola, close to the Namibian Border and we would like to import some female goats and rams from Namibia.
We'd like to know what the rules for importing from Namibia are. A few various private breeders mentioned that it is difficult to export to Angola and a lot of paperwork is needed.
- Apply for an Angolan import permit.
- Finalize the procurement of goats from Namibian breeders (please get invoice from breeders) Apply for Animal Improvement Permit from Ministry of Agriculture (Mr. Abraham Katjiukua +264 61 208 71111)
- Apply for Namibian Veterinarian export permit (Mr Nell +264 61 276 580)
- Once you have obtain all of the above you than apply for the Meat Board export permit where you have to pay an export levy of 8% of the value of the animals (invoice from breeders to be submitted together with the application).
- For the Meat Board export permit or any other enquiries do not hesitate to contact me.
- 25kg per person older than 12 years and 3 per vehicle (mutton, goat and beef), are allowed for own consumption only and no permit is required.
- If for commercial purposes and more than 25kg then import permit(s) are required and import levy is payable with Meat Board.
- 10kg of biltong and processed meat (polonies).
- Meat may be taken into the north above Grootfontein (NCA, but no meat may be taken out from there.
Ministry of Agricultural +264 61 276580
Please contact the Directorate of Veterinary Services to obtain relevant information.
The chief of import/export is Dr Tina Musilika.
ShilongoA@mawf.gov.na
061 208 7505
Kindly contact the Directorate of Veterinary Services who is the competent authority overseeing the export of meat and meat products from Namibia for the relevant information.
Dr Musilika: +264 61 208 7505 ShilongoA@mawf.gov.na
Meat can only be exported from export approved abattoirs. You need to obtain an import permit with all import requirements from the country to which you want to export the meat.
I have a hunting trip planned and was told I need to get a stamp from the Namibian Meat Board or a Veterinary stamp on my import permit issued in South Africa. Not exactly sure if I explained that correctly, so I'll appreciate your guidance and assistance in this regard.
Download this document for your information regarding importing meat for own use from Namibia into South Africa.
The Veterinary Permit you received in RSA will have a blank page, which, if you read carefully on the permit, must be completed by a state veterinarian in Namibia. I would advise you contact the farmer where you will be hunting to assist you to make an appointment with the relevant state veterinarian to sign the permit. The state veterinarian must inspect the meat prior to signing the permit.
If you will only be taking game meat back to South Africa, you do not need a Meat Board permit. However, if you will also be taking Beef, sheep or goat meat in excess of 25kg, you will need a Meat Board permit as well.
What are the rules and regulations when producers want to export livestock to neighbouring countries such as Angola, Botswana and South Africa?
The import of animals and animal products contains certain risks to the country importing the animals or animal products, pertaining to the country’s people, animals and environmental health. Countries thus prefer to import animals and animal products from countries that have the same or better animal health status.
Because there is a kind of risk, exports are agreed upon on bilateral level between exporters and importers and there is no specific set of standard rules and regulations. The procedure to follow will be that the producer should get a buyer in the importing country who can then provide him/her with an import permit. This import permit stipulates all the requirements. These requirements then need to be discussed with the Directorate of Veterinary Services to determine whether the export can be done. Al the requirements on the export permit should be adhered to in order to be able to export. The export of livestock is controlled by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.
The producer thus needs a veterinary import permit from the country to where the export will be done, a Namibian veterinary export permit, a Meat Board export permit and a livestock improvement permit in cases where livestock is exported for breeding purposes.
For animals that are exported for breeding purposes, permission should also be obtained from the various breeders associations.
What are the rules and regulations when producers want to export livestock to neighbouring countries such as Angola, Botswana and South Africa?
Kindly note that the MBN implements the Pork Market Share Promotion Scheme that aims at protecting the local production by regulating imports. To be registered as an importer one needs to be registered with the MBN (see application form), secondly to qualify to import one must first procure local to accumulate an import quota (see self-explanatory SOP).
We have a supplier in South Africa which will also provide training to us, in order for us to setup our own pig farm in Namibia.
We would. Like to know how to go about it to import the pork from South Africa?
We would like to be a distributor on pork products. Our long term goal is to be able to supply our own Namibian pork meat.
The process differs depending on if you are exporting mutton from Namibia to South Africa for own use or for commercial use.
For own use you are permitted to export 25kg mutton per person (limited to 4 persons) per vehicle without a Veterinary Import permit. You only have to obtain a health certificate from the state veterinarian from the area in which you purchase the mutton.
For commercial use (any amount more than that as mentioned above will be regarded as commercial) you must obtain a Veterinary Import permit from the Veterinary Services of the importing country (South Africa) which must be signed off by a veterinarian in Namibia. For this type of export you need to obtain the mutton from an export approved abattoir.
You can read the Notification from RSA agriculture, forestry & fisheries herehttps://nammic.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ownuseploicy.pdf
Game meat exports except biltong does not resort under the mandate of the Meat Board. You may need to contact Ministry of Environment for assistance.
Please see: Controls on the export of meat and meat products from Namibia to South Africa DOC:Control on export of Meat and Meat Products from Namibia to South Africa FOLDER: Trade/Marketing » Controls on Import and Export
Unfortunately no raw or unprocessed meat are allowed from South Africa due to the FMD status of that country. Cooked and processed meat are allowed.
The information submitted in the animal health declarations form an important part of animal disease surveillance in Namibia. It gives an indication of disease trends. The information is also used to report to the World Organisation for Animal Health and trading partners with regard to our animal health status. It is crucial to communicate this information in order to remain transparent in terms of trade in livestock and livestock products.
The information submitted in the animal health declarations form an important part of animal disease surveillance in Namibia. It gives an indication of disease trends. The information is also used to report to the World Organisation for Animal Health and trading partners with regard to our animal health status. It is crucial to communicate this information in order to remain transparent in terms of trade in livestock and livestock products.
Question
I am trying to find a guideline of what the process would be to import meat into Namibia. Would you be able to assist me in pointing me to the correct authorities to speak to?
We need to get more information on which import permit to use and costs of said permits ect, as well as the process on how to apply for the permits.
Answer
Requirements for the import of Meat Products into Namibia (doc name: Requirements for the import of Meat Products into Namibia Folder: Policies)
Requirements for Import/Transit Permit (Folder: FORMS, Doc: same name) Application for an Transito Permit (Doc: Application for Transit Permit FOLDER: Trade/Forms
Question
What are the rules/regulations to export live animals to Angola? Are there any restrictions and limitations with regard to quantity, weight, gender, etc.?
Answer
If the exporter is Namibian, they need to be registered as a producer with the Meat Board of Namibia.
Registration is free and is done at our offices.
Requirements for Permit in that order:
Standard levy applies depending on the type of livestock being exported.
Business venture you need to apply for RSA import permit for the specific cuts and volumes you are interested. Secondly you have to source your beef from an export approved abattoir, i.e. Meatco and Beefcor for beef.
Controls for the import of meat DOC: Requirements for the import of Meat Products into Namibia FOLDER: CIrculars/Policies
You must first obtain Russia import permit that will dictate the requirements. Then you apply for Vet service export and finally Meat Board export permit.
The Meat Board of Namibia is a regulatory body of the Namibian red meat industry as a result we are not involve in the physical exportation of beef.
Meatco is currently the only approved abattoir that may export to the USA.
Your current producer number allows you to trade with any livestock.
For future re-registrations just tick the corresponding boxes of livestock you do farm with.
f the animals were imported from the RSA, due to their current FMD status no live animals may be imported..
If the animals were imported from the RSA, due to their current FMD status no live animals may be imported..
The scheme had been extended for another 8 years. Attached is the SOP (FOLDER: Circulars/Schemes, DOC: Pork Scheme SOP's) for the scheme as well as the partake form. (FOLDER: Circulars/Forms DOC: Pork Scheme partake form
Stock Brands
The application can be submitted at the nearest State vet office, or if you're in Windhoek please visit our office. We don’t work with email documents.
Cost for a new brand is N$ 147.00 banking details are on the application form.
Client can make EFT Payments, Cash Payments or Swipe at our Windhoek office only.
Duplicate brand certificate or membership card N$93.00
(All copies should be certified please)
Please find the following procedure and forms required
New Stock Brand Application procedure (DOC: Register Stock brand Procedure, FOLDER: MMeat Standards » Forms)
Stock Brand Application Form BR1 (DOC: Application for new StockBrand, FOLDER: Circular/Stock Brands)
Application for Livestock Producer Form C (FORM C: Register as a producer. FOLDER: Trade/Marketing » Forms
Answer
The following documents are required: You may obtain the application from any State Vet Office or come in at the Meat Board if in Windhoek.
1. Complete form BR 1 – New stock brand registration.
2. Attach certified copy of ID.
3. Copy of Tittle deed as proof of ownership for the farm on which the brand is applied for.
4. Pay/deposit an amount of N$ 122.00 in the Stock brands account – account number available at the bottom of the application form.
5. Give in the form to nearest State Vet Office for them to courier it to us.
6. After you have received your brand documents – inform the State Vet Office closer to you to link your brand to the farm.
7. Only then you will be able to purchase the official cattle ear tags from Meat Board
NOTE: The state veterinary office should be able to advice on the rest in terms of vaccinations, tagging, branding etc. As per the Animal Health Act 1 of 2011.
According to the Stock Brand Act 24 of 1995, a person may only apply for a brand after acquiring livestock. However with the new system that we have in place, a farmer needs a Stock Brand for moving animals from where they were purchased to his/her establishment or farm. Thus, you can apply with us at the stock brand office to obtain your brand.
Ear Tags
Tel: +264 61 305917
Fax: +264 61 309085 or
visit their website www.flexpro-tech.com
NAMLITS
What are the rules/regulations to export live animals to Angola? Are there any restrictions and limitations with regard to quantity, weight, gender, etc.?
Answer
If the exporter is Namibian, they need to be registered as a producer with the Meat Board of Namibia.
Registration is free and is done at our offices.
Requirements for Permit in that order:
-Import permit from Angola
-Export Permit from Veterinary Services (Namibia)
-Meat Board Export Permit ( Last stage)
Standard levy applies depending on the type of livestock being exported.
FANMEA
Maybe if we can share one of the rules with which most producers struggle, it is record keeping. Record keeping includes treatment records, feed records, staff training records, movement records, and any records pertaining to on farm slaughter or loss of animals. It is crucial to keep records in order to be able to verify claims made by both the producer and FAN Meat with regard to for instance keeping to withdrawal periods prior to slaughter, amount and type of feed given. Training of staff is very important in terms of animal welfare, which is a big component of FAN Meat. Staff must be trained to properly handle livestock and be able to identify animal welfare problems.
Trade and Marketing
Question
What are the rules/regulations to export live animals to Angola? Are there any restrictions and limitations with regard to quantity, weight, gender, etc.?
Answer
If the exporter is Namibian, they need to be registered as a producer with the Meat Board of Namibia.
Registration is free and is done at our offices.
Requirements for Permit in that order:
-Import permit from Angola
-Export Permit from Veterinary Services (Namibia)
-Meat Board Export Permit ( Last stage)
Standard levy applies depending on the type of livestock being exported.
Question
We are located in Ondjiva, Angola, close to the Namibian Border and we would like to import some female goats and rams from Namibia.
We'd like to know what the rules for importing from Namibia are. A few various private breeders mentioned that it is difficult to export to Angola and a lot of paperwork is needed.
- Apply for an Angolan import permit.
- Finalize the procurement of goats from Namibian breeders (please get invoice from breeders) Apply for Animal Improvement Permit from Ministry of Agriculture (Mr. Abraham Katjiukua +264 61 208 71111)
- Apply for Namibian Veterinarian export permit (Mr Nell +264 61 276 580)
- Once you have obtain all of the above you than apply for the Meat Board export permit where you have to pay an export levy of 8% of the value of the animals (invoice from breeders to be submitted together with the application).
- For the Meat Board export permit or any other enquiries do not hesitate to contact me.
- 25kg per person older than 12 years and 3 per vehicle (mutton, goat and beef), are allowed for own consumption only and no permit is required.
- If for commercial purposes and more than 25kg then import permit(s) are required and import levy is payable with Meat Board.
- 10kg of biltong and processed meat (polonies).
- Meat may be taken into the north above Grootfontein (NCA, but no meat may be taken out from there.
Ministry of Agricultural +264 61 276580
Please contact the Directorate of Veterinary Services to obtain relevant information.
The chief of import/export is Dr Tina Musilika.
ShilongoA@mawf.gov.na
061 208 7505
Kindly contact the Directorate of Veterinary Services who is the competent authority overseeing the export of meat and meat products from Namibia for the relevant information.
Dr Musilika: +264 61 208 7505 ShilongoA@mawf.gov.na
Meat can only be exported from export approved abattoirs. You need to obtain an import permit with all import requirements from the country to which you want to export the meat.
I have a hunting trip planned and was told I need to get a stamp from the Namibian Meat Board or a Veterinary stamp on my import permit issued in South Africa. Not exactly sure if I explained that correctly, so I'll appreciate your guidance and assistance in this regard.
Download this document for your information regarding importing meat for own use from Namibia into South Africa.
The Veterinary Permit you received in RSA will have a blank page, which, if you read carefully on the permit, must be completed by a state veterinarian in Namibia. I would advise you contact the farmer where you will be hunting to assist you to make an appointment with the relevant state veterinarian to sign the permit. The state veterinarian must inspect the meat prior to signing the permit.
If you will only be taking game meat back to South Africa, you do not need a Meat Board permit. However, if you will also be taking Beef, sheep or goat meat in excess of 25kg, you will need a Meat Board permit as well.
What are the rules and regulations when producers want to export livestock to neighbouring countries such as Angola, Botswana and South Africa?
The import of animals and animal products contains certain risks to the country importing the animals or animal products, pertaining to the country’s people, animals and environmental health. Countries thus prefer to import animals and animal products from countries that have the same or better animal health status.
Because there is a kind of risk, exports are agreed upon on bilateral level between exporters and importers and there is no specific set of standard rules and regulations. The procedure to follow will be that the producer should get a buyer in the importing country who can then provide him/her with an import permit. This import permit stipulates all the requirements. These requirements then need to be discussed with the Directorate of Veterinary Services to determine whether the export can be done. Al the requirements on the export permit should be adhered to in order to be able to export. The export of livestock is controlled by the Directorate of Veterinary Services.
The producer thus needs a veterinary import permit from the country to where the export will be done, a Namibian veterinary export permit, a Meat Board export permit and a livestock improvement permit in cases where livestock is exported for breeding purposes.
For animals that are exported for breeding purposes, permission should also be obtained from the various breeders associations.
What are the rules and regulations when producers want to export livestock to neighbouring countries such as Angola, Botswana and South Africa?
Kindly note that the MBN implements the Pork Market Share Promotion Scheme that aims at protecting the local production by regulating imports. To be registered as an importer one needs to be registered with the MBN (see application form), secondly to qualify to import one must first procure local to accumulate an import quota (see self-explanatory SOP).
We have a supplier in South Africa which will also provide training to us, in order for us to setup our own pig farm in Namibia.
We would. Like to know how to go about it to import the pork from South Africa?
We would like to be a distributor on pork products. Our long term goal is to be able to supply our own Namibian pork meat.
The process differs depending on if you are exporting mutton from Namibia to South Africa for own use or for commercial use.
For own use you are permitted to export 25kg mutton per person (limited to 4 persons) per vehicle without a Veterinary Import permit. You only have to obtain a health certificate from the state veterinarian from the area in which you purchase the mutton.
For commercial use (any amount more than that as mentioned above will be regarded as commercial) you must obtain a Veterinary Import permit from the Veterinary Services of the importing country (South Africa) which must be signed off by a veterinarian in Namibia. For this type of export you need to obtain the mutton from an export approved abattoir.
You can read the Notification from RSA agriculture, forestry & fisheries herehttps://nammic.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ownuseploicy.pdf
Game meat exports except biltong does not resort under the mandate of the Meat Board. You may need to contact Ministry of Environment for assistance.
Please see: Controls on the export of meat and meat products from Namibia to South Africa DOC:Control on export of Meat and Meat Products from Namibia to South Africa FOLDER: Trade/Marketing » Controls on Import and Export
Unfortunately no raw or unprocessed meat are allowed from South Africa due to the FMD status of that country. Cooked and processed meat are allowed.
The information submitted in the animal health declarations form an important part of animal disease surveillance in Namibia. It gives an indication of disease trends. The information is also used to report to the World Organisation for Animal Health and trading partners with regard to our animal health status. It is crucial to communicate this information in order to remain transparent in terms of trade in livestock and livestock products.
The information submitted in the animal health declarations form an important part of animal disease surveillance in Namibia. It gives an indication of disease trends. The information is also used to report to the World Organisation for Animal Health and trading partners with regard to our animal health status. It is crucial to communicate this information in order to remain transparent in terms of trade in livestock and livestock products.
Question
I am trying to find a guideline of what the process would be to import meat into Namibia. Would you be able to assist me in pointing me to the correct authorities to speak to?
We need to get more information on which import permit to use and costs of said permits ect, as well as the process on how to apply for the permits.
Answer
Requirements for the import of Meat Products into Namibia (doc name: Requirements for the import of Meat Products into Namibia Folder: Policies)
Requirements for Import/Transit Permit (Folder: FORMS, Doc: same name) Application for an Transito Permit (Doc: Application for Transit Permit FOLDER: Trade/Forms
Question
What are the rules/regulations to export live animals to Angola? Are there any restrictions and limitations with regard to quantity, weight, gender, etc.?
Answer
If the exporter is Namibian, they need to be registered as a producer with the Meat Board of Namibia.
Registration is free and is done at our offices.
Requirements for Permit in that order:
Standard levy applies depending on the type of livestock being exported.
Business venture you need to apply for RSA import permit for the specific cuts and volumes you are interested. Secondly you have to source your beef from an export approved abattoir, i.e. Meatco and Beefcor for beef.
Controls for the import of meat DOC: Requirements for the import of Meat Products into Namibia FOLDER: CIrculars/Policies
You must first obtain Russia import permit that will dictate the requirements. Then you apply for Vet service export and finally Meat Board export permit.
The Meat Board of Namibia is a regulatory body of the Namibian red meat industry as a result we are not involve in the physical exportation of beef.
Meatco is currently the only approved abattoir that may export to the USA.
Your current producer number allows you to trade with any livestock.
For future re-registrations just tick the corresponding boxes of livestock you do farm with.
f the animals were imported from the RSA, due to their current FMD status no live animals may be imported..
If the animals were imported from the RSA, due to their current FMD status no live animals may be imported..
The scheme had been extended for another 8 years. Attached is the SOP (FOLDER: Circulars/Schemes, DOC: Pork Scheme SOP's) for the scheme as well as the partake form. (FOLDER: Circulars/Forms DOC: Pork Scheme partake form