Fisheries, Livestock and Veterinary Services 

The Department is responsible for the implementation
of the fisheries and livestock development programmes as well as provision of veterinary
services. It also monitors the implementation of the national capture
fisheries and aquaculture programmes.  

 Fisheries and Aquaculture Section

• Conserve, manage and develop fishery resources and waters in a
  sustainable manner in order to improve fish stocks
• Protect fish stocks from the effects of pollution and from any other
  effects which are harmful or potentially harmful
• Enforce the annual fishing ban in order to enhance fish stocks through
  uninterrupted breeding
• Provide Fisheries and Aquaculture extension services in order to
  achieve growth and sustainability
• Conduct inspections on fish and aquatic environment in order to
  ensure adherence to set standards.
• Disseminate information in capture fisheries and aquaculture
  management in order to create awareness and enhance fish farmer
  participation.
• Provide technical support to training institutions in order to enhance
  capacity and respond to emerging issues.

2.Livestock Development Section

• Promote and implement Animal Welfare and Livestock Production
  programmes in order to enhance productivity of the livestock rearing
  systems
• Promote production of indigenous breeds
• Manage rangelands and livestock water sources in order to ensure
  adequate availability of feed and water for livestock
• Undertake grading of livestock, livestock products and by-products in
  order to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
• Enforce Livestock, Livestock Products and By-products standards in
  order to ensure compliance
• Transfer of appropriate technologies in order to enhance livestock
  production and value-addition
• Maintain a livestock database in order to inform decision making
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on management of livestock in
  order to enhance growth of the sector.