Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 228)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 228 is to extend the prohibition on slaughtering carabaos in order to conserve work animals for agricultural purposes, in line with the provisions of Republic Act No. 11.
The prohibition on slaughtering carabaos was extended up to June 30, 1957.
A joint certification by the Provincial Veterinarian and the Provincial Commander is required that the carabao is 20 years old or over and unfit for work.
The Provincial Veterinarian must personally inspect the carabao and jointly certify with the Provincial Commander that the carabao is at least 20 years old and unfit for work.
Executive Order No. 228 extended the prohibition initially set by Executive Order No. 194 dated July 23, 1956.
A carabao can be slaughtered if it meets the conditions for a permit: being 20 years old or over, deemed unfit for work, inspected and certified by the Provincial Veterinarian and Provincial Commander, and when a permit has been issued by the Provincial Commander.
Carabaos are protected to conserve work animals for agricultural purposes, supporting farming activities and the agricultural sector.