Plain-English, practical guides on the paperwork and record-keeping that come with running livestock in South Africa — and how to make it easier.
The July 2026 control measures in plain English — the five things asked of a livestock owner, including why proof of vaccination can now only be issued from electronically captured records.
ComplianceWhat the removal certificate is, when you need one to move or sell stock, what it must contain, and how to avoid hold-ups at the sale.
Animal healthWhat foot-and-mouth records South African farmers are expected to keep, the cold-chain details that trip people up, and how to stay audit-ready.
Stock theftWhy a registered brand, ear tags and regular counts are your best defence against stock theft — and how records help you spot missing animals fast and prove what's yours.
IdentificationYour registered brand or tattoo, visual ear tags and electronic (RFID) tags — what the Animal Identification Act expects, and why getting it right protects you.
Selling stockThe identification, the §6/§8 certificate, the health declaration and the FMD status you need to sell cattle at an auction — and how to have it ready before sale day.