centres established in major villages and towns. Currently there are thirty six (36) Livestock Advisory Centres country wide. 

## Compliance 

The Division also coordinates Department’s services associated with policy regulations and compliance to market requirements. Generally the office oversees the implementation of official controls by DVS staff. This involves; 

 Training staff on official controls 

 Monitoring and evaluation of official controls 

 Coordination of internal audits of official controls 

## 2. FIELD EXTENSION SERVICES 

The Field Extension Services Division is responsible for animal disease control and prevention through; 

 Monitoring, control and prevention of epizootics 

 Clinical diagnosis and treatment of animals 

 Provision of extension service on animal disease control and management 

 Facilitation Livestock identification and meat traceability. 

## 3. DISEASE CONTROL 

The Disease Control Division is responsible for the development and formulation of diseases control, prevention and management guidelines; which include: 

 Regulations on public health and zoonosis, 

  Prevention of loss of genetic materials in certain breeds e.g. during disease outbreaks that requires stamping out, 

 Establishment of the national disease standards system, 

  Development of disease surveillance system, 

