Guidelines for Small Rumit Genetic Improvement

Goat and sheep farms, centers, and stations under the Department of Agriculture (DA), Regional Field Units (RFUs), and Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
Selected research and academic institutions.

Open to qualified DA-RFU centers, BAI centers, selected R&D, and academic institutions meeting minimum program requirements.
Selection conducted by the Commodity Technical Working Group (C-TWG) with Bureau of Animal Industry concurrence.
Final approval granted by the Advisory Committee of the National Genetic Resource Improvement Program for Livestock and Poultry (NGRIP).

Must have at least 3 hectares of improved pasture per module with animal housing, weighing scale, clean water source, feeding, watering troughs, isolation areas.
Responsible for animal maintenance and withdrawal costs from BAI stations.
Permanent technical personnel knowledgeable in herd management, breeding, and recording; one permanent caretaker per module.
Use recording system per DA monitoring and recording standards (A.O. #13).
Implement herd health program including deworming, vaccination, and treatments.
Produce purebred goats and sheep for distribution to accredited multiplier farms.
Animals withdrawn from BAI or DA-RFU centers require official authority for transfer.
Commitment to research in breed improvement and conservation adhering to Open Nucleus Breeding Scheme.
Participation in buck/ram exchange program among nucleus farms.
Willingness to enter into agreement with BAI and DA.

Record of Estimated Breeding Values (EBV) for traits such as weanling and mature weights.
Minimum age of 8 months and minimum weight of 30 kg.
Must be vaccinated against Hemorrhagic Septicemia and Foot and Mouth Disease (for Luzon).
Administer anti-stress and anthelmintic treatments.
Transfer accompanied by Pedigree and Registration Papers issued by DA’s Small Ruminant Multi-Breed Registry.

Open to qualified LGU stations, private farms, cooperatives, academic and R&D institutions.
Selection done by SR Commodity Technical Working Group (C-TWG) with BAI concurrence.
Breed and animal number recommendation made in consultation with prospective MFs.
Final approval by the Advisory Committee of NGRIP.

At least 3 hectares improved pasture per module with sufficient shed, weighing scale, clean water.
Availability of feeding and watering troughs inside the shed.
Use a herd recording system compliant with DA standards.
Responsible for maintenance and withdrawal cost of seedstock born animals from Nucleus Farms.
Participation in buck/ram exchange program among MF’s.
Employ knowledgeable permanent staff for daily operations.
Willingness to insure animals via PCIC-CALF or mutual fund established by BAI.
Compliance with payment terms stipulated in Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DA and BAI.

Payment can be done over three years under specified schemes.
Scheme 1: Payment in kind starting second year; animals must be from top 70% females and 40% males; all payments supported by production records.
In-kind payment involves animal transfers to other MFs or return to DA’s nucleus stations.
Culled animals to be sold for slaughter following culling criteria.
Original animals from NFs cannot be sold, leased, or transferred contrary to MOA provisions.
Transfer of animals is first-come, first-served basis.
DA reserves right to retrieve animals if farm operations violate program guidelines.

Prior successful experience raising sheep and goats.
Must have at least 3 hectares of pasture per module with proper facilities and equipment.
Accessibility to allow DA/BAI technician and C-TWG inspections and evaluations.
Use of herd recording system compliant with DA standards.
Responsible for maintenance and withdrawal costs of seedstock animals.
Participation in buck/ram exchange programs.
Willingness to insure animals similarly to LGUs and R&D institutions.
Compliance with payment and operational terms in MOA with DA and BAI.

Payment over three years with two schemes:
- Scheme 1: In-kind payment starting second year; animals to come from top 50% females and males; must weigh at least 30 kg; all payments supported by production records; animals transferred to other MFs or LGU stations.
- Scheme 2: Cash payment starting second year based on book value on liveweight; amortized in two equal annual payments; crossbreds must be available to interested buyers; culled animals to be sold for slaughter.
Cash payments made through BAI or DA-RFU cashier.
Original animals from NFs not to be removed or transferred contrary to MOA terms.
DA and SRGIP management may retrieve animals if farm breeding operations violate program procedures and guidelines.

The Bureau of Animal Industry serves as the lead implementing agency.
The Commodity Technical Working Group (C-TWG) handles evaluation and selection of farms.
The Advisory Committee of the National Genetic Resource Improvement Program for Livestock and Poultry grants final approvals.
The DA has supervisory and retrieval authority to ensure compliance with program policies and guidelines.