Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services

Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services

Jane Doe

Designer

Department Of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services

At Kabwe Municipal Council, the Department of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services plays a critical role in promoting animal health, sustainable aquaculture, livestock development, and market access for fish and animal products.

The department works closely with local farmers, traders, and other partners to improve food security, enhance livelihoods, and ensure safe trade in animal-based commodities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Delivering veterinary services across the district
  • Facilitating safe trade in animals and animal products
  • Promoting animal welfare and disease-free zones
    Implementing livestock development programmes and rangeland management
  • Supporting fisheries and aquaculture through education and regulation
  • Improving access to fisheries and livestock markets for small-scale producers
  • Collaborating on food safety and zoonotic disease prevention

KEY SUB-UNITS AND FUNCTIONS

Jane Doe

Designer

The department is led by the Director of Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services, supported by technical officers and specialists across several key units as outlined below:

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This section is responsible for the management and development of fisheries and aquaculture activities.

Functions Include:

  • Conserving and managing fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems
  • Enforcing the seasonal fishing ban to protect breeding cycles
  • Providing extension services in aquaculture and capture fisheries
  • Conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with aquatic standards
  • Promoting fish farming through training, regulation, and education
  • Supporting fishery research and dissemination of technical knowledge
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The section promotes the productivity and sustainability of livestock farming systems in the district.

Functions Include:

  • Promoting livestock welfare and productivity through outreach
  • Supporting indigenous breed production and rangeland management
  • Enforcing standards for livestock grading and hygiene
  • Transferring appropriate livestock technologies to farmers
  • Developing and maintaining a livestock database for planning
  • Collaborating with stakeholders on extension and growth initiatives
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Focused on animal health and public safety, this section safeguards both livestock and humans from zoonotic diseases.

Functions Include:

  • Delivering veterinary treatment and preventative health services
  • Enforcing sanitary standards for meat and animal product processing
  • Conducting regular inspections and issuing health certifications
  • Maintaining veterinary checkpoints and quarantine centres
  • Coordinating disease surveillance and response
  • Monitoring antimicrobial resistance and animal movement

Sub-Units under Veterinary Services:

Veterinary Public Health Unit

    • Focuses on food safety, zoonotic surveillance, and hygiene standards.

Veterinary Inspectorate Unit

    • Manages registration and inspection of facilities, products, and movement.

Veterinary Extension Services Unit

    • Provides education and support to farmers, coordinates checkpoints and promotes animal welfare.
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This unit promotes the economic viability of fisheries and livestock sectors by facilitating access to profitable markets.

Functions Include:

  • Designing and implementing marketing strategies for livestock and fish
  • Disseminating market information and conducting agri-business training
  • Facilitating domestic and export trade, especially across borders
  • Supporting infrastructure development for product handling and sale
  • Promoting nutritious animal-source foods in diets
  • Encouraging food preservation, storage, and value addition

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