Kenya Veterinary Policy 2015

Abstract

The Veterinary Policy provides a definite roadmap for the development of animal resources in Kenya. It addresses animal health, production, welfare, food safety and trade among other concerns. Animal health services are integral to the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases that occasion huge economic losses and adversely impact livelihoods. The health of animals is among the leading priorities in animal productivity and at all stages of production must be guaranteed. Due to inadequate focus on animal health, enterprises involving food animals have low returns on investment resulting in high poverty levels in animal producing areas. Trade in animals and animal products require conformity to prescribed animal and public health standards and application of sanitary measures that follow a Farm-to-Fork continuum. Appropriate infrastructure is necessary for optimum animal production and trade. This includes suitable establishments, premises, animal inspection and disease management structures, laboratories, value addition and marketing facilities.