In June 2021, Namibia experienced a decrease in the number of livestock marketed by 3.1%, totaling 78,551 compared to 81,045 in May 2021. This figure, however, showed an increase of 4,000 from the previous year. The decline was attributed to farmers holding onto their animals due to drought recovery needs. The country's livestock sector, which accounts for 76% of its agricultural output, faced challenges such as disease, inadequate extension services, and high mortality rates in communal areas. Additionally, a lack of market information and inadequate marketing infrastructure impacted the sector negatively. Cattle exports experienced a significant decline, with a 43.1% annual decrease, while cattle exported on hoof saw a growth of 20.5%. Small stock exports also saw a decrease due to unavailability in the market as farmers were restocking. Pig slaughterings also saw a slight decrease compared to the previous month and year.