Question & AnswerQ&A (BAI ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 20)
The main purpose is to prescribe specific guidelines on the accreditation of breeding facilities of captive birds in compliance with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures to protect animal health and ensure compliance with international standards.
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) is recognized as the relevant international organization whose standards, guidelines, and recommendations are referenced.
Required legal documents include a Wildlife Farm Permit, Environmental Clearance Certificate from the DENR, and accreditation by the BAI Animal Welfare Division.
They must have clear demarcation from surroundings, appropriate disposal arrangements for bird bodies, adequate means for catching and isolating birds, adequate quarantine facilities, and arrangements for post-mortem examinations under supervision.
The establishment must show negative presence of Avian Influenza (AI), Newcastle Disease (ND), Chlamydia psittacosis, and other emerging notifiable diseases, and demonstrate disease-free status through clinical and laboratory tests for the last three years.
Birds must be quarantined for at least 30 days in an isolated, approved quarantine facility with dedicated personnel, restricted access, no stray animals, proper supplies, and strict hygiene and biosecurity measures.
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) assigns an official veterinary quarantine officer tasked with ensuring compliance with quarantine protocols and proper record-keeping.
An application fee of P500.00 (non-refundable) paid upon submission, and an accreditation fee of P10,000.00 per farm upon issuance of the certificate. Renewal of accreditation is done annually.
Accreditation can be revoked if the establishment no longer complies with set conditions, changes use away from breeding birds exclusively, or in the event of disease outbreaks such as AI, ND, or Chlamydia psittacosis without proper control measures.
There must be eradication of the disease and infection sources, satisfactory cleaning and disinfection, at least a three-month downtime of the farm, and full compliance with all requirements and conditions of the Order.