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Animal Genetic Resources

ANIMAL IMPROVEMENT
is responsible for the regulation of imports and exports of genetic material, the registration of reproduction operators, collection centres and donor animals, the evaluation of new breeds and the regulation of the activities of breed societies and registration authorities.

FARM ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES
coordinates local and regional activities relating to the conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources for food and agriculture.

IMPORTATION OF LIVE STOCK
Fill in this application form and send to The Registrar of Animal Improvement, Department of Agriculture, Private Bag X 138, Pretoria, 0001.

SADC VELD, ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
co-ordinates the SADC Subcommittee for Veld, Animal Production and Marketing on behalf of the livestock sector in Botswana