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Bureau of Animal Industry

BAI

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) is a key agency under the Philippine Department of Agriculture responsible for regulating animal health, veterinary drugs, and the dairy industry. Recent developments include its expanded role in managing ASF outbreaks, overseeing pet travel services, and implementing new regulations to protect the country's livestock and poultry sectors.

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Recent developments on Bureau of Animal Industry

Sat, November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM

FDA transfers animal health, dairy regulation to DA agencies

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lost its regulatory oversight on animal health and dairy products, with these functions now transferred to agencies under the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM

La Loma declared ASF-free after 14 establishments temporarily closed

Quezon City officials have declared the La Loma district, known as Metro Manila's 'lechon capital,' as free from African Swine Flu (ASF) after 14 establishments were temporarily closed.

Mon, November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM

BAI confirms ASF in Quezon City lechon processing facilities

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has confirmed the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) from pigs in some lechon-processing facilities in La Loma, Quezon City.

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Quezon City temporarily closes 14 lechon stores due to ASF scare

Fourteen lechon stores in Quezon City's La Loma district have been temporarily closed by the local government due to an African Swine Fever (ASF) scare.

Wed, November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM

PAL launches 'FurPAL' in-cabin pet travel service on select domestic routes

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its "FurPAL" service, allowing small dogs and soon cats to travel with their owners in-cabin on select domestic flights from Manila to Boracay, Bohol, and Siargao, starting December 1, 2025.

Tue, November 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM

DA implements new ASF regulations for safe swine imports

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has implemented new regulations to bolster the country's defenses against African Swine Fever (ASF) while facilitating the safe importation of swine products.

Fri, November 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM

PH bans poultry imports from Netherlands due to bird flu outbreak

The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA), has imposed a ban on the importation of all poultry products from the Netherlands.

Mon, October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM

BOC seizes P12.96M smuggled chicken and fish balls from China

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized two container vans of smuggled frozen chicken and fish balls from China valued at P12.96 million at the Manila International Container Port.

Mon, October 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM

Villar lauds signing of RA 12308 allocating ₱200B for animal industry development

Former Senator Cynthia Villar lauded the signing of Republic Act No. 12308, the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA), which allocates ₱200 billion over 10 years to modernize the country's livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors.

Fri, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM

PBBM signs RA 12308, allocates P20B annually for animal industry

President Marcos has signed Republic Act 12308, the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act, establishing a P20 billion annual fund to support the country's livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors over the next decade.