Project Objective
To establish a modern livestock registration and marking system that secures livestock ownership and production tracking. The system enables the government to monitor total livestock population, identify ownership, and trace the origin of animals through biometric-backed registration and physical marking.
Brief
The LRMIS was developed to provide a national livestock registry that integrates owner identity with livestock details using national identification. It categorizes owners into individuals, institutions, and traders, and operates across all ten districts of Lesotho.
The system is used by officers in field stations, district offices, and the Ministry headquarters to record, manage, and retrieve livestock and owner data for planning, traceability, and law enforcement purposes.
Key Functionalities
- Registration of livestock owners using national identification
- Categorization of owners: Individuals, Institutions, and Traders
- Recording and marking of livestock linked to biometric owner profiles
- District-wide access to livestock data across all ten Lesotho districts
- Dashboard for total livestock and owner counts
- Origin tracking and ownership verification
- Audit trail of ownership and animal transfers
Methodology
- Model: Agile with iterative field testing
- Tools: Git for versioning
- Stakeholders: MOHA, District Livestock Offices, Farmers Associations
- Timeline: Multi-year phased implementation
Impact & Reach
- Registered Livestock Owners: 100,000+
- Registered Livestock: 1,500,000+
- Geographic Coverage: All 10 districts of Lesotho
- Jobs Created: 200+ new positions (clerks, supervisors)