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7.6. Export permits Livestock sold for export needs to be accompanied by a Veterinary Import permit from the importing country, a Veterinary export health certificate, a Meat Board Export permit and, in the case of breeding stock, a Livestock Improvement Permit, an Animal Movement Permit and Animal Movement Notice as well as proof of export related tests conducted, where applicable. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure that animals to be exported are prepared in accordance with the requirements as stated in the Veterinary Import permit. Only authorized person may issue Meat Board export permits on behalf of the Meat Board to other persons.
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REGISTRATION
2.1. FAN Meat All agents and auctioneers of livestock should register with the FAN Meat office of the Meat Board of Namibia. FAN Meat compliant livestock must, when marketed through an auction or agent, be marketed by a FAN Meat registered agent or auctioneer in order to maintain FAN Meat status. Registered agents and auctioneers of livestock will receive a FAN Meat Agents / Auctioneer membership Certificate and a membership card with a registration number. Membership is renewable annually.
2.2. Registration with the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) All animal gathering places (auction pens, livestock sales facilities, livestock show grounds and other livestock exhibition facilities) must be registered with the DVS as per the Animal Identification Regulations. Any person or company who intends to hold at least two or more animal gatherings (public livestock sales/ auctions/ shows) must submit an annual calendar to the DVS on or before the 30th of November the preceding year, indicating the date, time and location. Any person or company who intends to hold an ad hoc animal gathering (public livestock sale/ auction) must apply in writing to the district DVS office at least 10 working days before the proposed animal gathering. (intended auction date).
2.3. Registration with the Meat Board of Namibia FAN MEAT STANDARDS FOR LIVESTOCK AGENTS AND AUCTIONEERS F-STD-03 (Revision 3) March 2020 Page 6 of 17 Livestock agents and auctioneers must be registered with the Meat Board of Namibia. A binding contract between Livestock agents and auctioneers and the Meat Board of Namibia specifies the rules and rights of both parties.