Livestock and game farmers have lost more than N$14 million worth of animals to predation, theft, drought-related illnesses and disasters, as well as property damage by problem animals. According to the latest issue of the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) newsletter, a comprehensive analysis by the Livestock Producers' Organisation (LPO) reveals a staggering loss of N$14 399 440 stemming from only 1 248 reports from the organisation's members. "This represents a fraction of the total livestock sector. Farmers feel discouraged that nothing is being done about their situation, and therefore the number of reports received is very low," the NAU says. The union says efforts must be made going forward to motivate farmers to provide these statistics to get a more representative figure.