Bureau of Animal Industry

Also known as BAI

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is a key agency under the Department of Agriculture responsible for regulating and developing the animal industry in the Philippines. It has been working on various initiatives, including the release of an ASF vaccine and revising poultry import rules to address health concerns like bird flu. The BAI aims to strengthen its regulatory functions and support local farmers through new legislation and funding programs.

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Last updated at April 15, 2025.

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DA inaugurates PHP230M animal vaccine facility in Nueva Ecija

The Department of Agriculture inaugurated a vaccine facility in Nueva Ecija aimed at immunizing animals against diseases such as bird flu, African swine fever (ASF), and foot-and-mouth disease.
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Northern Samar intensifies ASF control with quarantine checkpoints

The provincial government of Northern Samar has intensified efforts to prevent and control African swine fever (ASF) after reporting 14 confirmed cases in three towns.
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House OKs animal industry development bill

The House of Representatives approved on Monday a bill aimed at enhancing the development and competitiveness of the animal industry, strengthening the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and establishing an Animal Competitiveness Enhancement Fund.
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DA reimposes US poultry import ban over avian influenza

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reimposed an import ban on poultry products from South Dakota in the United States due to recent avian influenza outbreaks.
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ASF-affected barangays drop to 133 in January, DA attributes decline to strict border controls and vaccination

The number of African swine fever (ASF)-affected barangays in the Philippines decreased in January, according to a report from the Bureau of Animal Industry.
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PAMPI asks DA to review Indian buffalo meat import ban

The Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Inc. (PAMPI) has requested the Department of Agriculture (DA) to review its ban on buffalo meat imports from India.
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Philippine meat imports up 16.8% in Jan-Oct 2024

The volume of meat imports into the Philippines increased by 16.8% in the first ten months of 2024, driven primarily by higher beef and pork shipments.
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BAI confirms H5N2 bird flu in Camarines Norte, culls ducks

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) confirmed on Wednesday that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Type A Subtype H5N2 was detected in a duck farm in Talisay, Camarines Norte.
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DA orders enhanced inspections to curb ASF, avian flu spread

The Department of Agriculture (DA) ordered on Wednesday to enhance inspection checkpoints in the National Capital Region and nearby provinces to prevent the spread of animal diseases like African swine fever (ASF) and avian influenza.
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DA to review livestock transport rules to ease holiday supply issues

On Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced it would conduct a comprehensive review of regulations related to livestock and poultry transport to address ongoing supply challenges exacerbated by lingering animal health issues.
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