Mission

The mission of the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is to maintain and promote animal health, production and reproduction, and to assure safe and orderly marketing of animals and animal products through animal disease control, import control, veterinary surveillance, epidemiology and extension, diagnostic services and veterinary public health services.

Objectives

To maintain and promote optimal animal health and production and to ensure access of Namibian animals and animals products to regional and international markets.