This study seeks to highlight the shortcomings in the execution of regulatory policies by the North West Livestock Development Fund (NWLDF) since its inception in 1974, aimed at advancing livestock production in the region. Following independence, Cameroon, with its favorable natural conditions and supportive dynamics, began to prioritize the livestock sector. During Ahmadou Ahidjo’s administration, the government recognized the livestock industry’s significant potential to contribute to national development. Consequently, the 1971-1975 Development Plan prominently featured livestock enhancement, concentrating on increasing production and productivity. To facilitate the objectives of this plan, the Livestock Development Corporation was established in 1974, tasked with boosting both the quality and quantity of livestock outputs in Cameroon. A key role of the Development Fund was to implement and establish policies designed to uplift livestock farmers and their families. This paper asserts that while these regulatory policies were thoughtfully crafted and aimed at positive outcomes, the actual implementation was done inadequately. This resulted in significant disparities between the set goals and the outcomes, perpetuating a cycle of crises for both farmers and their livestock. The research presented in this paper is derived from a combination of primary and secondary sources, organized through chronological and thematic frameworks.