Update: Animal iD and Traceability
Progress update Double-tagging - preparations and staff training done - distribution of new ear tags commenced Funding the system - increased commitments from MAWF - Electronic ear tag subsidy NamLITS database - recent enhancement of system - deploying system in the NCA
Key challenges Notification of movements - timeliness of notification - data entry backlog - electronic notification by auctioneers - permit validity period Animal identification - compliance levels are low for small stock Enforcement - uniformity of compliance monitoring
New iD requirements
Animal iD 8-digit number - 7-digit number - 1-check digit No stock brand Reasons for no stock brand - bulk ordering to reduce cost - cut-off long waiting period
Timelines October New tags on sale through agents 31 May Deadline! Before 1 June Double tagged cattle OK - Single tagged cattle OK
CLAIM FOR RFID SUBSIDY claim √ √
CLAIM FOR RFID SUBSIDY claim √ √
Producers can start submitting claim forms from 1 November 2010 onwards Producer presents ID, FAN Meat card, completed claim form and used/unused tags Communal farmers may claim through their FAs Subsidy: N$ 5.00 per set of RFID/ visual tag Compensation: N$ 3.00 for used single visual tags Reimbursement: N$ 6.20 for unused single visual tags Handling claims
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