Bureau of Animal Industry

Also known as BAI

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is a department under the Philippine Department of Agriculture responsible for regulating animal health and welfare. In recent months, BAI has managed outbreaks of avian influenza in Camarines Sur and implemented measures to contain African swine fever across various regions. The bureau also lifted blood testing requirements for local poultry transport within Western Visayas to enhance supply chain efficiency while maintaining strict biosecurity protocols.

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Last updated at July 30, 2025.

Recent stories about BAI

FDA, DA team up to regulate animal vaccines for ASF, AI

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture are collaborating to regulate and make available animal vaccines to protect against diseases like African swine fever (ASF) and avian influenza (AI), which pose a significant threat to food security.
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DA confirms H5N9 bird flu in Camarines Sur, culling ducks

The Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Industry confirmed on Wednesday that a case of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) Type A Subtype H5N9 has been detected in duck farms in Camaligan, Camarines Sur.
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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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