1. Update: Animal iD and Traceability

2. Progress update Double-tagging - preparations and staff training done - distribution of new ear tags commenced Funding the system - increased commitments from MAWF - Electronic ear tag subsidy NamLITS database - recent enhancement of system - deploying system in the NCA

3. Key challenges Notification of movements - timeliness of notification - data entry backlog - electronic notification by auctioneers - permit validity period Animal identification - compliance levels are low for small stock Enforcement - uniformity of compliance monitoring

4. New iD requirements

5. Animal iD 8-digit number - 7-digit number - 1-check digit No stock brand Reasons for no stock brand - bulk ordering to reduce cost - cut-off long waiting period

6. Timelines October 2010 - New tags on sale through agents 31 May 2011 - Deadline! Before 1 June 2011 - Double tagged cattle OK - Single tagged cattle OK

7. CLAIM FOR RFID SUBSIDY claim √ √

8. CLAIM FOR RFID SUBSIDY claim √ √

9. Producers can start submitting claim forms from 1 November 2010 onwards Producer presents ID, FAN Meat card, completed claim form and used/unused tags Communal farmers may claim through their FAs Subsidy: N$ 5.00 per set of RFID/ visual tag Compensation: N$ 3.00 for used single visual tags Reimbursement: N$ 6.20 for unused single visual tags Handling claims

10. Thank you for your attention!