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National vet lab supports beef value chains

Cattle in a feedlot PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Cattle in a feedlot PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Botswana National Veterinary Laboratory (BNVL) is reviewing and evaluating its capacity to support the beef value chains’ readiness for export to the European Union (EU) and other markets, Mmegi has learnt.

The review will include the BNVL’s current status of accreditation with the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service (SADCAS), quality assurance and adequacy of human, financial and material resources.

It will also cover the effectiveness of corrective actions from previous EU audits, customer satisfaction, continuous training of staff, financial control as well as policies and procedures.

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