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WHEREAS,
pursuant to "Presidential Decree 07, Series of 1972"
Prescribing the orderly marketing of livestock and animal products
and regulations on animal feeds "It is necessary to formulate
specific policies and procedures governing the flow of livestock
through the various stages of marketing and the proper preservation
and inspection of such products;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Letter of Instruction No.
16, dated 30 September 1972 addressed to the Secretaries of the
Department of Agriculture and Department of National Defense,
Provincial Governors, City and Municipal Mayors to immediately
implement the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 07 "regulate
the orderly marketing of livestock and animal products".
WHEREAS, that the Department of Agriculture Administrative
Order No. 01, Series of 1976, state that the "establishment
of livestock markets pursuant to P.D. 07 and Letter of Instruction
No. 16, hereby ordered that all cities, municipalities and provinces
of the entire country which have existing livestock markets shall
operate only upon the authorization of the Director of the BAI
and the operation of all livestock markets shall be subjected
to the rules and regulations as stipulated in the guidelines
for the establishment and operation of the livestock markets".
WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7394 of 1991, otherwise
known as the "Consumer Act of the Philippines" to implement
measures to achieve the objectives of protecting the consumers
against hazards to health, safety and deceptive, unfair and unconscionable
sales acts and practices.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Republic Act No. 8485, otherwise known
as the "Animal Welfare Act of 1998" purpose to protect
and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines.
WHEREAS, pursuant to DA Administrative Order No.
28 of 2003, "guidelines on the movement and slaughter of
swine and other Foot and Mouth Disease susceptible food animals"
requiring all livestock traders to secure livestock handlers
license issued by Director of Bureau of Animal Industry or his
duly assigned personnel prior to the issuance of shipping permit
and veterinary health certificate.
WHEREAS, pursuant to DA Administrative Order No. 32, Series
of 2002, "Foot and Mouth Disease Control and Eradication
Measures in Slaughterhouses" that livestock markets which
serve as a holding area for live sales should be built away from
the slaughterhouses.
NOW THEREFORE, I, LUIS P.
LORENZO, JR., Secretary
of Agriculture, do hereby issue this Order.
SECTION 1. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE
a. To provide centralized market
with organize facilities with the use of the weighing scale,
grading, price information and provide bio-security measures
through various stages of marketing channels / distribution for
livestock and poultry.
b. To regulate the establishment, operation, management and accreditation
of all livestock markets in the Philippines.
c. To achieve the efficient marketing of livestock and poultry.
SECTION 2. CRITERIA TO BE
CONSIDERED IN SELECTIO OF PROPOSED
LIVESTOCK MARKET
1. A livestock producing area
centrally located with good transport facilities;
2. A livestock market originally holding sales or pooling place;
3. Interest and willingness of local official in the establishment
of livestock "oksyon" market;
4. Program of LGU's on continuous livestock production;
5. It must be at least 25 kilometers from the nearest accredited
livestock "oksyon" markets with a different market
day;
6. Livestock "Oksyon" market should be established
away from the slaughterhouse (A.O. 32);
7. Availability of funds for the construction of the livestock
"oksyon" market facilities.
8. The project site should be owned by the LGU's Cooperatives
and NGO's;
9. Csn implement the R.A.7394 (Consumer Act) and R.A. 8485 (Animal
Welfare Act).
SECTION 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR
ACCREDITATION
1. The Local Government Units,
Cooperatives and other interested Non-Government Organization
shall provide the following:
a. Resolution Letter - the city
/ municipal, cooperative and NGO shall pass a resolution letter
that they re interested in LOM establishment and willingness
to support the program of the Department of Agriculture.
If cooperatives, NGO's and other private parties are interested
to establish an LOM in the area, they shall bind / waive an agreement
with the city / municipal government that the LGU is not interested
to put a livestock "oksyon " market.
b. Benchmark Information -shall
be submitted together with the resolution letter. This information
is vital in the evaluation of proposed livestock "oksyon"
market.
c. Site - the project site shall
be owned by the LGU, Cooperative or the NGO's and at least ½
or .5 hectare with additional space / area for expansion.
d. Facilities - the interested
parties shall provide the following facilities.
d.1. Office and scale house
d.2. sheds, pens, tie rails, corrals with water and feeding troughs
d.3. Loading and Un-loading ramps
d.4. Perimeter fence - for identification purposes to ensure
security of the animals and better collections of fees
d.5. Water and lighting amenities
e. Weighing Scale - mechanical
(dial) or digital weighing equipment with maximum capacity of
1 ton or 1,000 kilograms.
f. Personnel* - the interested
party shall provide the following personnel.
f.1. Market Manager / Livestock
Market Superintendent
f.2. Livestock Inspector / Veterinarian
f.3. Livestock Grader / Weigher
f.4. Yardman / Helper
f.5. Office Staff
f.6. Security Guard
* Number of personnel depends
on the working load at the livestock "oksyon" market
2. The Bureau of Animal Industry
shall provide layout, plans and design to the local government
units, cooperatives and other interested non-government organizations
thru the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Units.
SECTION 4. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE APPROVAL OF ACCREDITATION
Accreditation of the livestock
market shall be handled by the Marketing Development Division
(MDD) of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). The Department
of Agriculture Regional Field Units (DA-RFU's) shall endorse
/ recommend the proposed project to the BAI if found feasible.
SECTION 5. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE APPROVAL OF ACCREDITATION
Prior to approval of accreditation,
a team from BAI will inspect the site and facilities and see
to it that the livestock market is in accordance with the facility
requirements set by the Bureau of Animal Industry. The livestock
market operator shall pay to the Cashier's Office, Bureau of
Animal Industry the following fees:
|
Type of Fee |
Amount |
| Inspection
Fee |
P 500.00 |
| Accreditation
Fee |
2,000.00 |
SECTION 6. ISSUANCE OF ACCREDITATION
Before the start of operation,
a tripartite agreement will be signed by the livestock market
operator, the Bureau of Animal Industry and the Department of
Agriculture Regional Field Units stating the responsibilities
of each party during the inauguration of the livestock "oksyon"
market.
SECTION 7. RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is valid for one
(1) year only and application for renewal should be at least
one (1) month prior to expiration date.
SECTION 8. REVOCATION OF ACCREDITATION
Accreditation may be revoked
for violation of the BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY and the DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE REGIONAL FIELD UNITS rules and regulations or
guidelines at any time if the interest of the government so requires.
SECTION 9. MARKETING AND OPERATING
PROCEDURES
A. Maintenance of Livestock Market
Facilities
9.a.1. The manager shall oversee
the smooth operation by maintaining the cleanliness of the market.
9.a.2 Maintain the weighing scale in good condition.
B. Entry of the Animals (Bio-Security
Measures)
9.b.1. The Livestock Inspector
/ Animal Health Officer shall inspect the animals for infectious
diseases before entering the livestock "oksyon" market.
Only the healthy ones will be tagged, weighed, graded and yarded
to specific sheds, corral or pens while awaiting buyers.
9.b.2 The Livestock Inspector
/ Animal Health Officer or the Quarantine Officer shall verify
the approved handlers license and accreditation of transport
vehicles.
9.b.3. All vehicles should be
properly disinfected and subject for wheel bathing.
9.b.4. A footbath should be provided in the entrance / exit gate
of the livestock "oksyon" market.
9.b.5 Livestock "oksyon" market should be established
away from slaughterhouse (Administrative Order No. 32).
C. Suspected Sick Animals
9.c.1. The authorized Veterinarian
/ quarantine / Livestock Inspector shall see to it that the suspected
sick animals are properly handled / quarantined.
D. Payment of Market Charges
9.d.1. Management should see
to it that livestock market charges are properly assessed and
collected.
|
Specie |
Entrance
Fee1
|
Transfer
Certificate
|
Ownership
Certificate
|
Yardage
Fee2
|
Corral
Fee3
|
Lodging
Fee4
|
| Cattle |
P10.00 |
P30.00 |
P30.00 |
P20.00 |
P10.00 |
P30.00 |
| Carabao |
10.00 |
30.00 |
30.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
30.00 |
| Horses |
10.00 |
30.00 |
30.00 |
20.00 |
10.00 |
30.00 |
| Goats |
5.00 |
- |
- |
10.00 |
5.00 |
30.00 |
| Hogs |
5.00 |
- |
- |
10.00 |
5.00 |
30.00 |
| poultry |
2.00 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
E. Exit of the Animals (Exit
gate)
9.e.1. The buyer shall present
all necessary receipts / papers to the personnel / security guard.
9.e.2. Personnel / security guard
assigned at the exit should verify the necessary documents prior
to release of animals.
SECTION 10. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE LIVESTOCK
"OKSYON" MARKET PERSONNEL
10.a. Livestock Market Superintendent
/ Market Manager
10.a.1. Supervise and oversee
the whole livestock market operation
10.a.2. Maintain highest possible order of service of the livestock
market personnel.
10.a.3. Imposition of bio-security measures in and out of livestock
"oksyon" market premises
10.a.4. Prepare transaction report (volume, price and origin)
10.a.5. Prepare work and financial plan of the livestock "oksyon"
market.
10.b. Veterinarian / Livestock
Inspector
10.b.1. Inspect all animals entering
the livestock market.
10.b.2. Implement bio-security measures
10.b.3. Report occurrence of diseases or any symptoms of animal
disease in the livestock market to the proper authority.
10.b.4. Help in maintaining good sanitation.
10.c. Weigher / Livestock Grader
10.c.1. Weighed all animals entering
the livestock "oksyon" market.
10.c.2. Issue weighing slip to seller
10.c.3. Maintain the weighing scale I good condition
10.c.4. Grade each animal that passed through the weighing scale
based on BAI grade.
10.c.5. Record all animals graded.
10.d. Yardman / Helper
10.d.1. Maintain cleanliness
and good sanitation in and out of the livestock "oksyon"
market premises
10.d.2. Maintain the livestock oksyon" market facilities
in good condition.
10.d.3. Direct all animals to the weighing scale.
10.d.4. Direct all animals to holding area / sheds.
10.e. Security Guard
10.e.1. Maintain peace and order
in and out of the livestock "oksyon" market.
10.e.2. Verify necessary documents of the animals from the buyers
/ sellers before entering and leaving the livestock "oksyon"
market premises.
10.f. Collecting Officer
The Collecting Officer must come
from the Office of the City / Municipal Treasurer
10.f.1 Collecting fees and issue
receipts.
10.g. Office Staff
10.g.1. Prepare Transfer Certificates
10.g.2. Register buyers
10.g.3. Prepare release paper for animals sold
10.g.4. Make all necessary calculations and do paper works for
buyers and sellers.
10.g.5. Keep office record of all transactions.
10.g.6. Keep time record and work sheet for all employees.
SECTION 11. MONITORING
For purposes of monitoring, Inspection
of livestock market will be done twice (2x) a week by assigned
Veterinary Quarantine Officers (VQO) in the municipality, city
or provincial level. The Marketing Development Division (MDD)
of the Bureau of Animal Industry shall prepare a list of accredited
livestock "oksyon" market and provide copy to all LGU
for purposes of verification.
The Market Manager will prepare
a MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT to be submitted to the Marketing
Development Division of the Bureau of Animal Industry and the
Department of Agriculture Regional Field Units every second (2nd)
week of the following month.
SECTION 12. COOPERATING AGENCIES
12.a. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
(DA) will review and approve program policies and coordinate
administrative enforcement.
12.a.1. Bureau of Animal Industry
12.a.1. Formulate and implement
rules, regulations and policies regarding operation of the livestock
"oksyon" market.
12.a.2. Provide plans and design of the livestock "oksyon"
market facilities.
12.a.3. Conduct seminar / work on the operation and management
of the livestock market
12.a.4. Conduct / assessment / evaluation of the accredited livestock
"oksyon" market facilities and the weighing scale unit.
12.a.5. Develop programs with the livestock market operators
in the improvement of services, facilities and disease eradication
measures for livestock.
12.a.6. Provide loan in the form of weighing scale to interested
municipalities / cities.
12.a.7. Coordinate in the implementation of R.A. 8485 and R.A.
7394.
12.a.2. Department of Agriculture
Regional Field Units
12.a.2.1. Assist BAI in implementation
of this Order regarding the establishment.
12.a.2.2. Assist BAI in the conduct of assessment / evaluation
of proposed and operational livestock "oksyon" markets.
12.a.2.3 Provide disease eradication measures and control services
in the livestock "oksyon" markets.
12.a.2.4. Provide technical assistance to LGU to support continuous
livestock production.
12.a.2.5. Supervise and assist in the implementation of R.A.
8485 (animal Welfare Act) and R.A. 7394 (Consumer Act).
12.b. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DILG) will be responsible in the full cooperation
of all local government units in the implementation of this Order.
12.b.1. Local Government Units
12.b.1.1. Create a permanent
position of Market Superintendent to oversee the smooth operation,
continuity and sustainability of the livestock "oksyon"
market.
12.b.1.2. Adopt this Administrative Order.
12.b.1.3. Assist in the implementation of this Administrative
Order through the Provincial Veterinarian.
12.b.1.4. Assist Department of Agriculture in control land eradication
of animal diseases.
12.b.1.5. Implement rules, regulations and policies regarding
operation and management of livestock "oksyon" market.
12.b.1.6. Develop continuous livestock production program for
the sustainability of the livestock "oksyon" market.
12.b.1.7. Payment of monthly amortization of weighing scale loan.
12.b.1.8. Registration of all sellers / traders in the livestock
"oksyon" market for proper identification.
12.b.1.9. Appropriate twenty percent (20%) of the gross income
of the livestock "oksyon" market for its improvement
of the facilities and repair of the weighing scale.
12.b.1.10. Implement the provision of R.A. 7394 (Consumer Act)
and R.Aa. 8485 (Animal Welfare Act).
SECTION 13. CLOSURE OF THE
LIVESTOCK "OKSYON" MARKET
Failure by the livestock "oksyon"
market operator to comply with the BAI policies and regulations
regarding the market operations shall be ground for closure.
SECTION 14. EFFECTIVITY
This Order shall take effect
fifteen (15) days after publication of the same in the Official
Gazette, and filing three (3) copies thereof with the UP Law
Center.
Approved this 10th day of August
2004 in Quezon City, Philippines.
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(Signed)
ARTHUR C. YAP
Officer-In-Charge
Department of Agriculture |
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(Signed)
JOSE Q. MOLINA, DVM, MVS
Director
Bureau of Animal Industry |
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