Legal Document
Animal Identification Regulations Government Notice 307 of 2017; Animal Health Act 1 of 2011 section 32
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| Animal Identification Regulations Government Notice 307 of 2017; Animal Health Act 1 of 2011 section 32.pdf | General | Regulation |
Measures in the Legal Document
1. Identification of imported prescribed animals
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
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| General | Goods | 23/11/2017 | |
If a prescribed animal is temporarily removed from Namibia, it is considered imported when brought back and must keep its imported status. Owners of imported animals must ensure the animal is identified with an approved device within seven (7) days or before it leaves its initial location. The Chief Veterinary Officer can grant exemptions under certain conditions, such as when the animal is destined for immediate slaughter or will leave Namibia within 14 days. |
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2. Imported prescribed animals to be registered on central database,
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
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| General | Goods | ||
A veterinary official must identify and report an imported animal to the central database within seven (7) days of tagging it. The database manager then has five (5) days to register the animal upon receiving the information. |
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3. Keeping of imported prescribed animals register
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
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| General | Goods | 23/11/2017 | |
Anyone who imports a prescribed animal into Namibia must maintain a detailed register of the animal at its location. This register must be updated within seven days of the animal's arrival, kept accurate and legible, available for inspection, and preserved for at least 10 years. |
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