Thread by @miltonzhakata

#ZimAgricRising. Yesterday I promised a thread on navigating the goat importation process into Zim. Good to emphasize that details i am sharing only highlight my experience and should not be viewed as the validated procedure.@basera_john @Terence_Muripo @JayMukanya @terrymap1

2. The process is dual and involve crucial steps from both countries. (Export & import). Processes can be done individually, as group of farmers or through an Agent. Some of the processes can be done simultenously whilst other steps are dependant on other steps.#ZimAgricRising

3.Sourcing the goats. Probably the most crucial step of them all. There are several ways through which goats are sourced: direct purchases, auctions, 3rd parties, online etc. SA Breeders are all registered. Request for the registration documents.#ZimAgricRising

4. If someone is sourcing for you, they will search for Breeders and share all available goat information, records, pics to allow the farmers to select animals of their choice.#ZimAgricRising

5. Once you are satisfied with the animals, you pay to the Breeder directly. Or through any agreed arrangements.#ZimAgricRising

6. The Breeder arranges for animal to be  quarantined through the State  Veterinarian, who will also be responsible to release them when they pass the blood  tests.#ZimAgricRising

7.  Mandatory Quarantine(14 days) at an approved facility. Breeders alreasy have these details: Cost is R250/goat + blood tests @R200/animal. After 14 days of quarantine, A certificate  which is required  at the border is issued. At this stage, goats are ready for movement.

8. Whilst all above is happening in SA, the farmer will be the applying  for importation permit on the Zimbabwe side at Min of Agric. Good to secure the permit even before buying any animals. The cost is very tiny and in RTGS.#ZimAgricRising
@basera_john

9. Once Animal Movement  permits are issued by Min of Agric, papers are send to the border Clearing Agent - they will be eventually handed over to the driver when the truck reaches the border.#ZimAgricRising

10. Transportation: If using an Agent, they will charge you transport + border clearance @ R530/ per goat. Note - SA is strict with animal mvt regulations, breeders will not load animals into unapproved livestock trailers.#ZimAgricRising

10. Delay and hickups are inevitable, however, all things being equal this whole process should not exceed  30 days before animals reach Zim.#ZimAgricRising

My dear colleagues, like I highlighted earlier, this is not mearnt to be the validated process but I hope someone will find this useful. God Bless our Farming. Let us grow together. #ZimAgricRising