MANDATE:
The mandate of the Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services is to prevent the spread of animal diseases and zoonoses, promote animal health and welfare and equip livestock producers with adequate knowledge, skill and technical know-how on the efficient management of all resources that will ensure profitable returns and an efficient and sustainable livestock industry.
Administrative structure of the department
The Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services which is headed by a Director is subdivided into two divisions namely; Veterinary Services and Livestock Services
The Veterinary Services Division which promotes animal health and welfare while creating conducive conditions for economic animal production is headed by a Deputy Director. This division is composed of Field Services, Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Epidemiology Unit headed by Senior Veterinary Officers.
The Livestock Services Division headed by a Deputy Director is responsible or provision of livestock extension services, management of government ranches, animal nutrition and range management extension as well as livestock marketing and markets information.
Veterinary and Livestock Services Documents
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