Requirement for Shipping Permit
- All inter-provincial shipments of eggs and live poultry (day-old chicks, pullets, chickens) must be covered by a valid shipping permit.
- Shipping permits are issued by one of the following authorities:
- Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
- Office of the Regional Veterinary Quarantine Officer (RVQO)
- Office of the Provincial Veterinarian
Farm Accreditation Requirement
- The farm of origin must be accredited by the Animal Health Division (AHD) of BAI, or the equivalent regional/provincial veterinary office before any shipment can be allowed.
Guidelines for Poultry Farm Accreditation
- Inspection and testing by qualified personnel from AHD, RVQO, or Provincial Veterinarian office must be conducted every six (6) months.
- Mandatory testing includes screening for Avian Influenza, Salmonella Pullorum, and Newcastle Disease.
- At inspection, there must be no clinical signs of infectious poultry diseases.
- Poultry farms must implement a documented vaccination program using vaccines approved by:
- BAI
- ASEAN Standards of Animal Vaccines
- Office International des Epizooties (OIE)
- Farms must maintain full and accurate records of health programs, population, and related data.
Issuance and Validity of Certificate of Accreditation
- Only farms that satisfy all requirements will be issued a Certificate of Accreditation.
- The Certificate of Accreditation is valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance.
Enforcement and Implementation
- The memorandum order mandates strict compliance and implementation by relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure biosecurity in local poultry transport.
This structured framework aims to prevent the spread of avian diseases through regulated transport and enhanced farm health monitoring.