How to Comply: Who must Comply

Who must Comply

The Act applies to the whole country and it is compulsory to mark all cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Legitimate marks have several benefits:

Visible deterrent – stock thieves are more inclined to steal animals that are not marked

  • positive identification
  • positive proof of ownership
  • more effective policing
  • more effective recovery rate
  • enables tracing

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