Also known as: LLPBN
Board managing Namibia's livestock trade, exports, and sector standards including carcass definitions, permits, and producer pricing data.
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The Namibian
Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia is hosting a delegation from the United States to explore cooperation in livestock genetics
“The visit is being hosted by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) in partnership with the Namibia Stud Breeders Association.”
US, Namibia discuss livestock geneticsThe Namibian
LLPBN says the US is one of the alternative sources of high-quality livestock genetics available to Namibian breeders
“The LLPBN says the US, together with Australia, is one of the alternative sources of high-quality livestock genetics available to Namibian breeders.”
US, Namibia discuss livestock geneticsWindhoek Observer
Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia reported that sheep marketing in 2025 remained below 2024 levels
“According to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, sheep marketing in 2025 remained below 2024 levels in cumulative terms, despite improved activity later in the year.”
Sheep farmers approve producer-driven companyInformanté
Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia issued amendment under Livestock and Livestock Products Act implementing standardised definition of carcass and cold dressed mass from 1 August 2026
“The amendment, issued by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) under the Livestock and Livestock Products Act, applies to all cattle, sheep, goat and pig producers as well as abattoir operators in Namibia.”
New carcass definition to standardise livestock weighing and payments from AugustInformanté
LLPBN specified that cold dressed mass will be calculated by deducting 2.5% from hot mass for cattle/pigs, 3% for sheep/lamb/goats
“Cold dressed mass will be calculated by deducting 2.5% from the recorded hot mass for cattle and pig carcasses, and 3% for sheep, lamb and goat carcasses.”
New carcass definition to standardise livestock weighing and payments from AugustInformanté
Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) recorded in auction data weaner calf prices and related categories averaging N$34.47 per kilogram on 20 July 2026
“Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) auction data for 20 July 2026 shows related categories, including tollies and heifer mixes, averaging around N$34.47 per kilogram, with tollies reaching prices of up to approximately N$41.12 per kilogram in some categories.”
Namibia weaner prices trail SA by wide marginInformanté
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia has introduced changes to the livestock trade permit regime aimed at improving trade facilitation
“THE Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) has introduced changes to the livestock trade permit regime aimed at improving trade facilitation and providing greater flexibility for importers and traders.”
Livestock Board eases trade rules to improve permit flexibilityInformanté
The LLPBN amended its Standard Operating Procedures to extend transit permit validity from seven to 14 days
“In addition, the Board has amended its Standard Operating Procedures to extend the validity period of transit permits from seven days to 14 days.”
Livestock Board eases trade rules to improve permit flexibilityInformanté
Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) installed semi-automated vehicle disinfection spray system at Ariamsvlei
“The system, installed by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN), is the first of three planned installations at border posts aimed at improving disease control measures.”
Ariamsvlei border receives new vehicle disinfection system to strengthen FMD controlsWindhoek Observer
Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia published Weekly Livestock and Meat Producer Prices
“According to the latest Weekly Livestock and Meat Producer Prices published by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, top-grade A2 to A4 cattle on the Savanna Beef Operations export price schedule were priced at N$78.00/kg, while cattle weighing between 240kg and 259kg on the carcass classification matrix fetched N$79.50/kg.”
Livestock firm as premium cattle fetch up to N$79.50/kgThe Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia has appointed Vehaka M. Tjimune as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Tjimune brings more than 37 years of leadership experience in the agri-food sector across government, producer organisations, the private sector and international development institutions.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia has appointed Vehaka M. Tjimune as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Tjimune brings more than 37 years of leadership experience in the agri-food sector across government, producer organisations, the private sector and international development institutions.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia has appointed Vehaka Tjimune as its new chief executive. Tjimune brings more than 37 years' experience in agriculture and food sectors across government, private sector, and international development institutions, and most recently served as senior policy adviser for agriculture and land at GIZ.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Agriculture Union reports progress toward allowing livestock trucks to return from South Africa with backloads after undergoing approved cleaning and disinfection procedures aligned with World Organisation for Animal Health standards. The Livestock Producers' Organisation and Directorate of Veterinary Services are developing a system with certification and documentation to address logistical and financial burdens created by current foot-and-mouth disease restrictions.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa's Agriculture Minister said South Africa is dealing with its largest-ever foot-and-mouth disease outbreak but bringing it increasingly under control, and has provided 50,000 vaccine doses each to Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho to strengthen regional preparedness.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian livestock producers supplying EU markets faced inspection suspensions when the Directorate of Veterinary Services' operational budget was exhausted. A temporary arrangement now allows producers to cover travel and related costs of state veterinarians conducting required EU certification inspections, channelled through the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
André Rossouw Trust, Namibia's largest goat exporter, has withdrawn from the live-goat export market, citing rising costs—including testing, permits, and transport—that make up about 30% of the average auction price and logistical challenges such as delays in test results. The withdrawal affects the KwaZulu-Natal market in South Africa and poses concerns for emerging and communal farmers dependent on the goat trade.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's livestock export industry faced pressure when the Directorate of Veterinary Services suspended annual EU certification inspections due to budget exhaustion, risking producers' access to export markets; a temporary arrangement was reached with producers covering state veterinarian travel costs during the interim period.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and the United States are strengthening cooperation in the livestock sector through a roadshow hosted by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia and the Namibian Stud Breeders Association, seeking alternative sources of high-quality breeding stock and reproductive material as regional livestock disease outbreaks disrupt traditional supply chains.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
A US delegation including officials from the Department of Agriculture's foreign agricultural service and the US Livestock Genetics Export organisation is visiting Namibia to explore opportunities for cooperation in livestock genetics. The visit, hosted by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, includes farm tours and a business-to-business networking session with Namibian stud breeders, as local breeders face challenges accessing superior genetics due to foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa.
5 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Sheep farmers at a Livestock Producers Organisation indaba in Mariental unanimously agreed to establish a producer-driven company to improve farm profitability and increase producer participation in the livestock value chain. Founder shares will cost N$7500 per share, with Cirrus Capital appointed to implement the offering.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Livestock and Livestock Products Board will implement a standardised definition of "carcass" and "cold dressed mass" from 1 August 2026 to ensure uniform weighing procedures and payment practices across all abattoirs. The amendment applies to cattle, sheep, goat and pig producers and abattoir operators, specifying which parts must be removed or retained and establishing consistent deductions before payment.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian weaner calf prices are trading significantly below South African levels, with LLPBN auction data showing prices averaging around N$34.47 per kilogram compared to South African prices of around R46.03 per kilogram. The widening gap is attributed to higher export costs, foot-and-mouth disease restrictions, and logistical challenges.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia has introduced changes to the livestock trade permit regime to improve trade facilitation, including allowing transfer of ownership of controlled livestock products between registered importers and extending transit permit validity from seven to fourteen days.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has installed a semi-automated vehicle disinfection spray system at Ariamsvlei border post to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The two-stage system, the first of three planned installations at border posts, uses water followed by disinfectant to inactivate the FMD virus.
4 July 2026 · Informanté →
Zambia has lifted its export ban on maize grain and maize meal, allowing Namibian businesses to resume imports through the Zambian Commodities Exchange (ZAMACE) platform. The move, notified to Namibia's agricultural sector through official channels, is expected to improve access to maize supplies for Namibia.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Local livestock producer prices remained broadly firm during the week ending 15 June, with premium beef cattle commanding prices of up to N$79.50 per kilogram and slaughter sheep selling for more than N$41/kg on average at auction, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia.
17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An animal auction at Oshaambelo Production Development Centre in Omusati sold 65 of 118 animals for N$373,150, with an auctioneer attributing low buyer participation to preference for informal trade. The ministry and livestock board support monthly auctions in the Northern Communal Areas to help farmers obtain fair prices through competition.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Supreme Court of Namibia ruled that the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia did not meet the legal standard to claim "wasted costs" in a dispute linked to the veterinary cordon fence. The court found that the Board's claim that changes to court papers caused it to incur unnecessary legal costs did not meet the threshold for wasted costs.
5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia is introducing a market share promotion scheme requiring importers to purchase from local producers before receiving import quotas, aimed at boosting domestic poultry production, food security, and job creation as Namibia currently produces about 85% of its poultry needs.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is self-sufficient in eggs and meets over 85% of its poultry demand through domestic production, which grew to a production value of N$1.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand further. The Poultry Producers' Association noted significant growth potential, though the sector faces supply gaps in processed poultry products and seeks export opportunities leveraging the country's disease-free status.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An animal auction at Otjetjekua village in Kunene raised N$583 200 from the sale of 75 out of 91 head of cattle, conducted by Harambee Communal Auctioneers in partnership with local cooperatives and government support. The auction highlighted farmer challenges including low buyer numbers and lack of modern facilities, prompting the cooperative to seek funding for improved infrastructure.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia is offering cattle producers a 15% subsidy on approved Lumpy Skin Disease vaccines, available on a first-come, first-served basis since 1 February 2026. Registered producers must purchase approved vaccines, obtain vaccination certificates from the Directorate of Veterinary Services, and submit claims with original receipts and bank confirmation letters, with applications limited to 350 doses per producer per subsidy period.
14 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Directorate of Veterinary Services will conduct a regional awareness campaign on Foot-and-Mouth Disease from 16 to 20 March 2026 across seven regions, in collaboration with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board and farmers' unions, to strengthen preparedness and response to the ongoing FMD threat in the SADC region.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Revenue Agency and key state institutions have signed the Inter-Agency Standard Operations Framework for Coordinated Border Management to improve coordination at Namibia's borders, reduce delays in goods movement, and strengthen infrastructure and security. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the need for effective implementation of initiatives like one-stop border posts and coordinated controls to support economic growth.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibian livestock and veterinary representatives participated in the 2026 International Forum for Transboundary Animal Diseases and Food Safety Conference in Cape Town, where regional and international experts discussed strategies to prevent and control Foot and Mouth Disease in Southern Africa. The conference emphasised the importance of surveillance, early detection, regional coordination, and cross-border communication, with several partners expressing interest in supporting Namibia's efforts to maintain its FMD-free zone without vaccination.
9 March 2026 · Informanté →
A macroeconomic risk analysis by Simonis Storm Securities warns that if foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) disrupts Namibia's access to key international beef markets, the country could lose up to N$2.5 billion in export revenue over six months, with potential GDP growth reduction of 0.5 percentage points. Although Namibia remains FMD-free, recent outbreaks in Botswana and South Africa—particularly a case reported last month in South Africa's Northern Cape province, which borders Namibia—heighten the risk to the country's livestock sector and livelihoods of 70,000 to 90,000 workers in the industry.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has launched an FMD Support Fund and Task Force to protect its N$15 billion livestock industry from Foot-and-Mouth Disease, with 11 partners pledging nearly N$13 million. The effort aims to strengthen surveillance, border biosecurity, and response capacity amid heightened risk from FMD outbreaks in neighbouring countries.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's newly established foot-and-mouth disease support fund, organized by farmers' unions, the Directorate of Veterinary Services, and the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, has raised N$12.76 million from corporations and unions to strengthen biosecurity and emergency response. The fund aims to raise N$50 million to complement N$57 million allocated by the agriculture ministry for awareness, prevention, and rapid response efforts.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture has established the Foot-and-Mouth Disease Support Fund and FMD Task Force to protect the livestock sector against potential outbreaks, with private sector pledges including N$2 million each from Bank Windhoek and FirstRand, and N$3 million annually from the Namibia Agricultural Union. The initiatives will support vaccination campaigns, border biosecurity, veterinary infrastructure, and farmer awareness programmes to safeguard Namibia's N$15 billion livestock industry.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →
With FMD spreading in neighbouring South Africa and Botswana, Namibia's livestock industry—valued at N$6–15 billion and heavily reliant on exports—faces an imminent threat. An outbreak could devastate export markets, employment, food prices, and government budgets across multiple economic sectors.
17 February 2026 · New Era →