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© KEBS 2017 — All rights reserved  3 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION  
 
The follo wing organizations were represented on the Technical Committee:  
 
Ministry  of Agriculture.  Livestock  and Fisheries - Directorate  of livestock  production  
Ministry  of Agriculture.  Livestock  and Fisheries  - Directorate  of veterinary  services  
Kenya  Camel  Associa tion (KCA)  
University  of Nairobi  (UON)  
Kenya  Industrial  Research  and Development  Institute  (KIRDI)  
Kenya  Agricultural  and Livestock   Research  Organization  (KARLO)  
International  Livestock  Research  Institute  (ILRI)  
Kenya  Livestock  Marketing  Council  (KLMC)….P roposed  
Farmers  Choice  (K) Ltd 
Consumer  Information  Network  
Ministry  of Health - food safety  unit 
Ministry  of Industry,  Trade  and Cooperatives   
National  Public  Health  Laboratories  
Government  Chemist’s  Department  
Kenchic  (K) Ltd. 
Kenya  Meat  Commission  
Kenya  Nut limited  – Morendat  Farm  
Choice  Meats  limited  
Kenya  Bureau  of Standards  (KEBS)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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© KEBS 2017 — All rights reserved  5 Foreword  
 
This Kenya Standard was prepared by the Meat and Meat Products Technical Committee under the 
guidance of the Standards Projects Committee, and it is in accordance with the procedures of the Kenya 
Bureau of Standards.  
 
 
During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following docum ents:  
 
FAO.org/docrp/s1250e/s1250EAS.GIF  
CAC/RCP 58 -2005,  Codex code of hygienic practice for meat.  
Codex Alimentarius  Commission Standard, Meat and Meat products Volume 10 1994.  
Animal disease control act 364  
Meat control Act Cap 35 6 
Australian cattle vet erinarian, 2009. (www.acv.com.au)  
Assured Food Standards (AFS)  (2008). Livestock Markets & Collection Centre Standard  
Australian land transport of camels standards and guidelines  
Public health Act cap 254  
OIE Terrestial animal health Code Vol 1  
 
Reference  review paper for the primary, secondary and terminal markets ---- Mugo and Ouma.  
 
 
The assistance derived from the above sources is highly acknowledged.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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KENYA STANDARD  
 
LIVESTOCK MARKET  
 
Section 1 :  Terminal market  
 
 
 
Section  1:   
 
1. SCO PE 
 
This Kenya Standard specifies requirements for livestock market . The standard also defines market 
categories and facilities in the market . 
 
2  Normative references  
 
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this docume nt. For 
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the 
referenced document (including any amendments) applies  
 
(i) KS 2299, Code of practice for ante -mortem and po st-mortem inspection of meat an imals  
(ii) KS EAS 12, Specification for potable (drinking ) 
(iii) Live animal standard - code of practice for animal welfare…  
 
3 DEFINITIONS  
 
For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply:  
 
3.1. Livestock -  means all domestic animals including  but not limit ed to  cattle, camels, goats, sheep, 
donkeys, poultry , pigs  and rabbits  
3.2. Livestock market - Means designated place where livestock are bought and sold  
3.3. Primary markets - are markets that handle livestock mainly from the  local  producer s and traders for 
the purp ose of transacting for replacement stock , fattening , slaughter or resale in larger markets  
3.4. Secondary markets - Receives animals from   mainly primary markets. More traders aggregate in 
secondary markets  for purpose of transacting for replacement stock , fatte ning, slaughter stock or 
resale to terminal markets  
3.5. Terminal market -This is the end market for animals  dominated  mainly by processors and large 
marketers  for purpose  of slaughter , processing  or export  
3.6. Auction yard  means area to conduct auction by announcin g lots and controlling the bidding  
3.7. Auction:  is a public event where sale of food animals are offered for sale to the highest bidder. 
(OIE)  
3.8. Competent authority:  means the Veterinary Authority or other Governmental Authority of a Member 
having the responsibi lity and competence for ensuring or supervising the implementation of animal 
health and welfare measures, international veterinary certification and other standards and 
recommendations in the Terrestrial Code and in the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Code in th e whole 
territory. (OIE)  
3.9. Animal handler:  a person with a knowledge of the behaviour and needs of animals who, with 
appropriate experience and a professional and positive response to an animal’s needs, can achieve 
effective management and good welfare. Comp etence should be gained through formal training 
and/or practical experience. (OIE)  
3.10.  Lairage:  refers to pens, yards and other holding areas used for accommodating animals in 
order to give them necessary attention (such as water, feed, rest) before they are m oved on 
or used for specific purposes including slaughter. (OIE)  ©KEBS                                                                                                                                                          DKS 277 3: 2017  
  
© KEBS 2017 — All rights reserved  7 3.11.  Notifiable disease:  is a disease listed by the Veterinary Authority, and that, as soon as 
detected or suspected, should be brought to the attention of this Authority, in accordance 
with natio nal regulations. (OIE)  
3.12.  Space allowance:  is the the measure of the floor area and height allocated per individual or 
body weight of animals. (OIE)  
3.13.  Transporter:  this is the person licensed by the Competent Authority to transport animals. 
(OIE)  
3.14.  Biosecurity pl an: a plan that identifies potential pathways for the introduction and spread of 
disease in a zone or compartment, and describes the measures which are being or will be 
applied to mitigate the disease risks, if applicable, in accordance with the recommenda tions 
in the Terrestrial Code. (OIE)  
3.15.  Holding pen:  can't find anything meaningful..  
3.16.  Isolation pen:  these are facilities that are capable of secure holding of ―suspect‖ animals 
pending slaughter under supervision, in a manner that precludes contamination of other 
animals. (derived from a paragraph from Code of practise for meat hygiene)  
3.17.  Holding:  can't find any meaningful defination that makes it be considered as a technical 
term 
 
 
4. LIVESTOCK MARKET  SPECIFICATIONS  
 
4.1 General requirements  
4.1.1  Livestock market shall  be located in a suitable area as per local authority zoning guidelines.  
4.1.2  The livestock market shall have appropriate holding pens and/or poultry cages in respective 
designated areas.  
4.1.3  The livestock market must be maintained in a clean condition at all  time.  
4.1.4  For secondary and terminal markets a parking area shall be provided for vehicles accessing 
the market where necessary.  
 
4.2 Specific requirements  
4.2.1  Structural requirements  
4.2.1.1  Livestock markets shall be enclosed with a perimeter fence of appropriate d urable material with 
suitable entry and exit points for both livestock and market actors.  
4.2.1.2  The entry points for secondary and terminal markets shall have provisions for non -slip offloading 
ramp and access for livestock on hoof. The elevation of ramp shall have a maximum external ramp 
angle of 29o for all species.  The ramps must allow for the inspection of animals and adequate side 
protection.  
4.2.1.3  Recommended livestock crushes and Isolation pens shall be provided to temporarily hold suspect 
animals requiring fu rther veterinary examination.  
4.2.1.4  The market shall have adequate holding pens for livestock (large and small stock) during and after 
transactions.  Space between horizontal bars of the holding pens shall be 25cm for sheep and goats, 
and 40 cm for cattle.  
4.2.1.5  Spac e requirement per animal in holding pens and cages shall be as specified in Table 1.  
 
 
Table 1: Space requirement per animal in Holding Pens  
Animal Type  Space requirement per animal  
Cattle  3.75 m2 
Camel  5m 2  
sheep and goats  1.5m2 
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 8 Turke ys 0.47 
Ducks  
 0.35 
 
4.2.1.6  For secondary and terminal markets there shall be a provision of shade structure for market actors.  
4.2.1.7  For secondary and terminal markets there shall be offices for veterinary personnel, market 
information, revenue, market management, s ecurity and diagnostic facility.  
4.2.1.8  Ablution facilities and Waste disposal structures shall be provided.  
4.2.1.9  There shall be provision for adequate drainage structures  
4.2.2  For secondary and terminal markets there shall be provision for supply of clean water and feedi ng 
facilities for livestock. Feed and water troughs shall be suitable for the particular species.  
4.2.2.2  Potable Water supply and water storage facility for market actors shall be provided for secondary 
and terminal markets.  
4.2.2.3  There shall be no sharp edges or proje ctions likely to cause injury or harm to animals anywhere on 
the site to which livestock has access.  
4.2.2.4  The general layout of livestock market may be as  indicated in Annex 1.  
 
 
4.3 Operational requirements  
4.3.1  Livestock market shall have a controlled entry for livest ock. 
4.3.2  Livestock entering the market shall be inspected by persons authorized by the competent authority 
as per Meat control Act 356 and Animal disease Act 364  
4.3.3  The provision for livestock weight determination is recommended where marketing will be based on 
live weight.  
 
4.4 Optional facilities  
4.4.1  Auction rings and auction platform  
4.4.2  Stalls for related businesses and vet drugs  
4.4.3  Feed store  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 Annex1: Diagrammatic Representation  of  a  livestock market  
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