- Department of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services

Dr. Shepherd James Phiri

Dr. Shepherd James Phiri

Head Of Department
Contact Number: +260 976 207 899
Email Address: dr.chiwanzajames@gmail.com

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW (GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND MANDATE)

MANDATE

The Department of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services is mandated to facilitate the development of sustainable and viable fisheries and livestock sectors, in order to ensure food security and enhance the subsector s’ contribution to the Gross Domestic Product.

VISION

The vision of the Department is shared with the Ministerial National Vision to be “A nation with quality livestock and fish for food security and export”.

MISSION STATEMENT

Consistent with the vision, the Department of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services is committed to pursue a mission which entails: “To oversee production and productivity of fish and livestock in order to contribute to sustainable development”.

CORE VALUES

In order to effectively execute its mandate, the Department revised its core values and came up with (6) core values, namely: Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, Innovation, Equity and Team Work. These values inform the conduct of staff in their execution of duties.

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW (GENERAL FUNCTIONS AND MANDATE)

The Portfolio functions of the Department are enshrined in Gazette Notice No. 1123 of 2021. The Department is governed by several pieces of legislation which include prevention of cruelty of Animals Act No. 13 of 1994, Tsetse Control Act No. 13 of 1994, Dairy Industry Act No. 22 of 2010, and Animal Identification and Traceability Act No. 28 of 2010.

 

The main principle legislatures that govern fisheries and livestock development are the Animal Health Act No. 27 of 2010, Animal Identification and Traceability Act No. 28 of 2010 and Fisheries Act No. 22 of 2011.

 

The Department is responsible for the implementation of the fisheries and livestock development programmes as well as provision of veterinary services. It monitors the implementation of the capture fisheries and aquaculture programmes.

The Department performs the following specific functions:

  • Provide veterinary services in the district.
  • Facilitate safe trade in animals and animal products;
  • Promote and implement Animal Welfare and Livestock Production programmes in order to enhance productivity of the livestock rearing systems
  • Manage rangelands and livestock water sources in order to ensure adequate availability of feed and water for livestock
  • Implement standards for the grading of livestock, livestock products and by-products in order to ensure adherence to quality requirements
  • Conserve, manage and develop fishery resources and waters in a sustainable manner in order to improve fish stocks; and
  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on issues relating to food safety.
  • Implement livestock policy and legislation in order to promote livestock production and productivity

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