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Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Act, 2012 (No. 4 of 2012).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute; to provide for functions and powers of the Institute in relation to the conduct of livestock research and to provide for other related matters.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock
Keyword
Agricultural development Agricultural extension Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Animal production Animal health Animal welfare Institution Research Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by Statutory Instrument, appoint.
Abstract

This Act establishes the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute and the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute Board, defines their functions and powers and provides with respect to the administration and operations of the Institute. The Institute shall carry out research on livestock breeding, production, processing, storage, utilization and marketing of animal products and by-products, pasture and forage development, animal feed, utilization and management of rangeland resources, animal health and welfare and local and indigenous knowledge in animal production. It shall also promote and coordinate such research in Tanzania and keep and maintain a database of information relating to livestock research. The Centres specified in the First Schedule shall be deemed to have been established under this Act and the control and management of their business and affairs is hereby vested in the Institute.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.tz