Market tendencies

In the week of  20 January 2012 the average net price of light weaners was 0,2% higher compared to the previous week with an average of N$20.57/kg. The prediction for the coming week is that average weaner prices will possibly move sidewards.

Stockbrand Claims

On the 26 November the Meat Board of Namibia processed the payouts of subsidies for the new RFID tags and compensation for used and unused old ear tags to cattle farmers in the FMD free zone of Namibia. To support producers to comply with the Animal Identification Regulations, the Government of Namibia had availed a fund which is administered by the Meat Board of Namibia. In total, 7261 claims have been received and captured and verified. All payments are made per bank transfer and the beneficiary’s reference will be ‘ear tag claims’ and the stock brand code of the claimant.

Farmers who have any enquiries are requested to contact Mr Frans Uusiku at the Meat Board of Namibia’s Ear Tag Office under 061-275864, per fax under 061 – 238839 or per Email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Meat Board wishes

everyone in the meat industry a prosperous year filled with blessings.

Market tendencies

In the week of 13 January 2012 the average net price of light weaners was 0,1% lower compared to the previous week with an average of N$20.53/kg. The prediction for the coming week is that average weaner prices will possibly move sidewards

Cattle Branding Fees

On request of the Registrar of Cattle Branding at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, the Meat Board administers the management of cattle branding in Namibia. This service is rendered by the Meat Board on a cost-recovery basis and so, according to the Government Notice of 2009, the following fees regarding cattle branding registration, transfer and duplication have been adapted as from 1 January 2012.