Namibia, being rated as having the driest climate in sub-Saharan Africa, is predominantly a livestock farming country. Livestock production accounts for 70% of the total agricultural output. Namibian farmers keep various livestock species and within these there is a wide range of well-adapted breeds and ecotypes, some of them of economic importance, but relatively unknown. Against this background the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry has launched the Namibia Livestock Catalogue to inform farmers about the different livestock breeds in Namibia, their origins, characteristics and their adaptability. The catalogue is a synopsis of breeds found in Namibia, and can be used as a guideline in livestock production. It is intended to inform and educate about the production and the adaptability of such breeds in the Namibian environment. The catalogue is supposed to assist aspiring livestock farmers to make informed decisions when selecting livestock breeds. Breeds belonging to the following species are presented: cattle, horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry. For each breed three sections are provided on origin, characteristics and some strategic information. The later yields information such as on the breed type, frame size, occurrence in Namibia, puberty and performance related to beef or dairy traits, allowing the farmers to choose the right breed. The breed descriptions are accompanied by high quality photographs.