The livestock brand verification campaign, which was launched by DVS in collaboration with the Livestock Board, started in July 2023 and concluded in December 2023. Every livestock brand owner was required to verify their brand. The deactivation of unverified brands came into effect in mid-June 2025.

Brands that have not been verified cannot perform any transactions under that brand, in other words:

No permit can be issued under the brand,

No ear tags can be purchased, and

No registration of new animals can take place until the brand has been verified.

It is important that producers always keep copies of their documents, as some producers claim that they did comply and submitted the verification forms along with the required documentation, but are unable to provide any proof. In such cases, the brand must be verified.

Producers who have valid proof that their forms were submitted before the deadline will receive immediate assistance.

A total of 2,950 brands were successfully verified.

Producers may still complete verification forms, but these forms will be handled in order of receipt. Enquiries may be sent to the following email address: sb-data@nammic.com.na