ETHIOPIA TRIES TO CRACKDOWN ON LIVESTOCK BLACK MARKET
February 1st, 2014
Ethiopia’s large livestock industry is set to undergo a shakeup following a new livestock trading bill passed on January 21. The new law, due to be enforced in March, is designed to tighten Ethiopia’s livestock market, increasing its efficiency and value by eliminating middle-men, unregulated animal markets and illegal cross border trades.“This is the start of the new master plan to develop and maximise Ethiopia’s livestock sector. All stakeholders and livestock resources, professionals, traders and breeders will be incorporated into the new regulatory ...
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