ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY IN SADC MEMBER STATES. SPS Meeting, Gaborone -29 to 31 Jan. 2014

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1 ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY IN SADC MEMBER STATES SPS Meeting, Gaborone -29 to 31 Jan. 2014

2 ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS GROUP IDENTIFICATION INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFICATION

3 Outputs: Recommendations on the contribution of existing guidelines to new FAO guidelines Guiding questions/issues: 1.Are these International standards/guidelines useful for developing countries? Is it rational for developing countries to follow/fulfill these S/G? What is the level of interest in using these S/G in developing countries? Which SADC countries have used or tried to follow these S/G? 2.What is the applicability of these standards/guidelines in view of the wide heterogeneity of production environments, even within countries? Can we have a ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL set of standards/guidelines? 3.How should these standards/guidelines be used? Should they be used as is or adapted to fit local conditions? 4.How can changes/adaptations to these standards/guidelines be recognized by the international competent authorities? 5. Is there a need for new guidelines on animal identification, traceability and performance recording, specifically for low input systems of developing countries? 6.Is it logical to have both traceability and performance recording covered by the same guidelines? 7.Who should be the target of these guidelines - policy makers, technocrats, or both? 8.Should the guidelines be conceptual and prescriptive or practical? Where is the trade off?

4 Outlines of the new FAO guidelines on animal identification, traceability & performance recording in low & medium input systems

5 OBJECTIVES OF THE GUIDELINES 1. Promoting Animal Identification and Recording (I&R) as a tool for: Traceability to achieve: Food safety Animal health (Disease Prevention & Control) Market access (Trade Certification) Herd management Genetic improvement Characterisation & conservation of animal genetic resources Livestock statistics

6 OBJECTIVES OF THE GUIDELINES CONT. 2. Providing technical guidelines for designing and implementing I&R Systems, particularly in low to medium input systems.

7 CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE GUIDELINES SHOULD BE USED Guidelines expected to produce desired results under the following enabling conditions: there are national policies and strategies for livestock development there is long term commitment by stakeholders

8 WHO ARE THE TARGET USERS? Policy makers in developing countries System designers System administrators Service providers including national and local governments, extension services, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as breed societies and co-operatives.

9 WHO ARE THE TARGET USERS? Research institutions and universities Funding agencies Veterinary services

10 Structure of the Guidelines Part 1: Introduction Why AI&R? Why the Guidelines? For whom and how they should be used

11 Structure of the Guidelines Part 2: Designing an AI&R System General description of the system key components and use of associated information, critical success factors, activities Part 2b: General guidance on system implemtation Formation of WG, identifying needs and defining the system scope and objectives, developing appropriate system

12 Structure of the Guidelines Part 3: Animal Identification Part 4: Traceability Part 5: Performance Recording Part 6: Integrated approach Part 7: Ensuring sustainability of the system(s)

13 Identification and Traceability Systems in the SADC Region BOTSWANA, Livestock Identification and Trace-Back System (LITS) SWAZILAND, Hot Iron Branding NAMIBIA

14 Zoning, Animal Identification and Traceability Study (ZAITS) Analyse existing animal disease control strategies in beef export zones Corresponding animal identification and traceability system in Botswana and Swaziland Consider expanding ZAITS to other SADC Member States

15 Other Purposes of Animal Identification and Traceability Pedigree and performance recording Artificial Insemination Schemes Subsidy Payment Schemes Good Farm Management Prevention of Cattle Rustling Trade Certification Secure Access to Markets

16 THANK YOU MERCI OBRIGADO