BAI MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 01

: The regulations are based on Administrative Order No. 10, series of 1981, which defines the powers and duties of the Director of Animal Industry regarding animal quarantine, inspection, and sanitation, and Administrative Order No. 11, series of 2004, which mandates testing for Avian Influenza among commercial and backyard poultry farms.
: The regulations cover eggs, day-old chicks, pullets, and chickens from commercial and backyard poultry farms.
: Yes, the farm of origin must be accredited by the Animal Health Division (AHD) of BAI, the Office of the RVQO, or the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian before shipments are allowed.
: Poultry farms must be inspected and tested every 6 months for Avian Influenza, Salmonella Pullorum, and Newcastle Disease.
: During inspection, there must be no clinical evidence of infectious poultry diseases, the farm must have a documented vaccination program using approved vaccines, and maintain full health and population records.
: Only vaccines approved by the BAI, ASEAN Standards of Animal Vaccines, and/or the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) are accepted.
: The certificate of accreditation is valid for six (6) months.
: Poultry farms are required to maintain full records relating to health programs and population among other relevant data.
: The order was signed by Efren C. Nuestro, DVM, CESO III, who is the Director IV of the Bureau of Animal Industry.