Export of day-old chicks irks State
THE Department of Fisheries and Livestock in Mufulira has confiscated 2, 100 day-old chicks at Mokambo border which were destined for export.
The department’s Mufulira Coordinator, Mebelo Wamulume said this follows the government’s suspension of issuance of per- mits in July this year at all border selling points for day-old chicks, hatching eggs and stockfeed.
Mr Wamulume said the department got a tip from the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) that an unidentified person was trying to export day-old chicks.
He said the chicks which were confiscated, were later disposed of.
And a Veterinary Officer, Stephen Mukupa said farmers need to ensure that they follow the right procedures when exporting their products.
Dr. Mukupa said the ban to export day-old chicks, hatching eggs and stock feed makes it illegal for anyone to export these.
He said before crossing the border to another country, a person is supposed to have a stock movement permit, sanitary certificate, and export permit of which the unidentified person did not have.
“Any farmer who tries to export without following the law will have their products confiscated,” Dr. Mukupa said. – ZANIS
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