Draft document for a livestock identification and traceability system South Africa (LITS SA)

"The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries invites stakeholders in the sector to provide comments and input on the proposed Animal Identification and Traceability in South Africa (LITS SA). LITS SA is an indispensable tool in safeguarding the national livestock herd through animal disease prevention and preparedness for disease outbreaks, thus ensuring speedy containment and limiting damages to national and international trade."

"The overall objective is to ensure the implementation of an internationally recognised LITS SA system in South Africa which promotes sustainable economic growth and creates employment in the livestock sector."