Question & AnswerQ&A (BAI ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 28, S. 2003)
The primary purpose of BAI Administrative Order No. 28, s. 2003 is to establish guidelines on the movement and slaughter of swine and other Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) susceptible food animals to control and prevent the spread of FMD.
The VHC must contain the name of the certifying veterinarian and their updated PRC License number, date and time of inspection, name and address of the farm and its owner, official seal of the farm (if any), number of animals inspected, destination of animals, remarks on health condition and vaccination history, and the purpose of animal transfer.
FMD susceptible food animals must be slaughtered within twenty-four (24) hours upon arrival at the slaughterhouse.
Violations may be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand pesos (Php 1,000) or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Livestock handlers found violating the Order will have their Livestock Handler's License revoked pursuant to Section 8 of AO No. 3.
Slaughterhouses must comply with operational requirements like GMP and SSOP, keep accurate records, and be monitored by government regulatory officers. Stockyards must implement biosecurity measures, accept only healthy animals with proper documents, and be cleaned and disinfected regularly.
All officers must prepare and submit relevant periodic reports (monthly) on licensed livestock handlers, shipping permits issued, quarantine inspection clearances, and meat inspection/slaughter certificates to the BAI Director for the NFMDTF.