Veterinary Services Division

The Veterinary Services Division oversees national health, animal status and welfare through its various services offered island wide. The Division operates Diagnostic Laboratory services for the protection of the livestock industry; it certifies the health of animals; it is involved in the import/export inspection of live animals, meats and meat products; and it offers artificial insemination services for cattle, pigs and goats. The Ministry has revamped the Artificial Insemination Service (AIS) with the acquisition of a Liquid Nitrogen Plant for the safe storage of semen. This unit also coordinates the National Animal Identification and Traceability System (NAITS)