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Application for permission to supply and manufacture feeds, premixes and veterinary equipment

Overview

This service allows citizens and businesses to apply for the licensing of to sell Veterinary equipment; livestock feeds including manufacturing livestock feeds in line with the Disease of Animal Act CAP37.01 of 1977and Veterinary Surgeons Act of 2008. The permission is valid for between January 1st and December 31st of each year, that is calendar year (E.g. if one applies in June the permission will expire in December the same year).

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Registered businesses (local and external)
  • Non-citizens
How do I get this service?
  • Fill and submit the Application form for permission to sell veterinary equipment and livestock feeds including manufacturing of livestock feeds and relevant supporting documents to the Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office.
  • The Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office will assess the site for to check compliance.
  • The District Veterinary office will in put inspection findings into BAITS system and Headquarters will verify and issue or reject permission/certificate.
  • Headquarters will then issue a certificate/permit which is collected at District Veterinary Office or Sub district Office.

The above procedure is the same for renewals.

What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens and passport for non-citizens
  • A certified copy of valid company's registration certificate.
  • Proof of ownership / lease of premises.
  • Copy of contract of employment in case of qualified person is not the owner.
  • Copy of valid Trading License for renewals.
  • Each branch of a company should have its own request for permission and relevant documents for that branch including qualified person for manufacturing stock feeds and distribution.
  • Certified copies of certificates for qualified person (Certificate in Animal Health and Production; Diploma in Animal Health and Production; BSc Animal Science)
How long will this service take?

Permits processed within two (2) days after submission of application with premises assessment report.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?
  • Application is free
  • Issuance of a license / renewals is P1000.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Veterinary equipment, Stock feed distribution, Manufacturing stock feeds and distribution, premixes

Application for Permission to Supply and Manufacture Feeds, Premixes And Veterinary Equipment

Overview

This service allows citizens and businesses to apply for the licensing of to sell Veterinary equipment; livestock feeds including manufacturing livestock feeds in line with the Disease of Animal Act CAP37.01 of 1977and Veterinary Surgeons Act of 2008. The permission is valid for between January 1st and December 31st of each year, that is calendar year (E.g. if one applies in June the permission will expire in December the same year)

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Registered businesses (local and external)
  • Non-citizens
How do I get this service?
  • Fill and submit the Application form for permission to sell veterinary equipment and livestock feeds including manufacturing of livestock feeds and relevant supporting documents​ to the Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office.
  • The Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office will assess the site for to check compliance
  • ​​​​​The District Veterinary office will in put inspection findings into BAITS system and Headquarters will verify and issue or reject permission/certificate
  • Headquarters will then issue a certificate/permit which is collected at District Veterinary Office or Sub district Office

For Renewals

  • The above procedure is the same for renewals.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens and passport for non-citizens
  • A certified copy of valid company's registration certificate.
  • Proof of ownership / lease of premises.
  • Copy of contract of employment in case of qualified person is not the owner.
  • Copy of valid Trading License for renewals.
  • Each branch of a company should have its own request for permission and relevant documents for that branch including qualified person for manufacturing stock feeds and distribution.
  • Certified copies of certificates for qualified person (Certificate in Animal Health and Production; Diploma in Animal Health and Production; BSc Animal Science)
How long will this service take?

Permits processed within two (2) days after submission of application with premises assessment report.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?
  • Application is free
  • Issuance of a license / renewals is P1000.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Veterinary equipment, Stock feed distribution;  Manufacturing stock feeds and distribution, premixes

Application for Permission to Supply and Manufacture Feeds, Premixes And Veterinary Equipment

Overview

This service allows citizens and businesses to apply for the licensing of to sell Veterinary equipment; livestock feeds including manufacturing livestock feeds in line with the Disease of Animal Act CAP37.01 of 1977and Veterinary Surgeons Act of 2008. The permission is valid for between January 1st and December 31st of each year, that is calendar year (E.g. if one applies in June the permission will expire in December the same year)

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens
  • Registered businesses (local and external)
  • Non-citizens
How do I get this service?
  • Fill and submit the Application form for permission to sell veterinary equipment and livestock feeds including manufacturing of livestock feeds and relevant supporting documents​ to the Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office.
  • The Extension Officer or District or Sub District Veterinary Office will assess the site for to check compliance
  • ​​​​​The District Veterinary office will in put inspection findings into BAITS system and Headquarters will verify and issue or reject permission/certificate
  • Headquarters will then issue a certificate/permit which is collected at District Veterinary Office or Sub district Office

For Renewals

  • The above procedure is the same for renewals.
What supporting documents are required?
  • A certified copy of valid national identity card (Omang) for citizens and passport for non-citizens
  • A certified copy of valid company's registration certificate.
  • Proof of ownership / lease of premises.
  • Copy of contract of employment in case of qualified person is not the owner.
  • Copy of valid Trading License for renewals.
  • Each branch of a company should have its own request for permission and relevant documents for that branch including qualified person for manufacturing stock feeds and distribution.
  • Certified copies of certificates for qualified person (Certificate in Animal Health and Production; Diploma in Animal Health and Production; BSc Animal Science)
How long will this service take?

Permits processed within two (2) days after submission of application with premises assessment report.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?
  • Application is free
  • Issuance of a license / renewals is P1000.00
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

Veterinary equipment, Stock feed distribution;  Manufacturing stock feeds and distribution, premixes

Registration for Poultry Farming Training

Overview

This service provides training for poultry farmers on poultry farming methods and procedures.

Who is eligible?

Citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the nearest District Animal Production Office to register for the poultry farming training with the supporting documents.
  • Animal Production Officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.
What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Nearest Animal Production Office

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

poultry farming, poultry farming methods and procedures, poultry management.

Registration for Piggery Farmer Training

Overview

This service provides training for farmers to equip them with the required skills for management of pigs.

Who is eligible?

Citizens with a minimum of Junior Certificate.

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the nearest Animal Production Office to register for the piggery training.
  • Animal Production Officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).
  • Certified copy of Junior Certificate.
How long will this service take?

Takes a few minutes.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

pig enterprise, pig training, pig management, Piggery Farmer.

Registration for Ostrich Farming Training

Overview

This service allows farmers who are interested in ostrich enterprise or already doing the business to register for specialized ostrich training. 

Who is eligible?

Citizen farmers

How do I get this service?
  • Visit the closest  District Animal Production Offices with the animal production officer to register for the ostrich training with the supporting documents.
  • The animal production officer will inform the applicant about the start of training and other details.
What supporting documents are required?

Certified copy of valid National Identity Card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

ostrich enterprise, ostrich training.

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