Guyana Livestock Development Authority Act (Cap. 71:10).

This Act provides for the establishment of the Guyana Livestock Development Authority by the Minister and provides for its administration It also defines functions and powers of the Authority and provides for the control of the processing of or (international) trade in livestock and livestock products. The authority shall be establishes as a body corporate and be managed by a Board and a Chief Executive Officer. The Authority be instrumental in the development and promotion of the livestock or livestock product industry. It shall, among other things: present schemes to the Minister for approval and implement and execute such schemes; register livestock farmers, processors and traders; establish standards for the purpose of grading any livestock or livestock products; and provide services and products to livestock farmers.
A person who wants to engage in the trade or export of livestock or process, trade or export of livestock products shall apply to the Authority for a licence to do so. Appeal against decisions of the Authority regarding licences may be had with the Minister.