 Management of the national livestock disease database and production of international reports on livestock events/diseases (OIE, SADC and AU- IBAR). 

 Support research institutions through provision of data. 

## 4. VETERINARY RESEARCH AND LABORATORY SERVICES 

The Veterinary Research and Laboratory Services Division provides national laboratory services through; 

 Disease diagnosis 

 Research 

 Food quality assurance. 

## 5. MEAT HYGIENE AND QUALITY CONTROL 

The Meat Hygiene and Quality Control Division is responsible for provision of veterinary public health services through; 

 Meat inspection 

 Supervision of meat processing plants. 

## 6. IMPORTS AND EXPORT DIVISION 

The Imports and Exports Division is responsible for the following; 

 Establishes protocols of live animals and products 

 Production of import/export data 

 Monitoring and assurance of sanitary safety of imports 

 Supervises departmental border inspection personnel 

 Monitors compliance with live animals permits 

 Implements and monitors livestock traceability system. 

