INTRODUCTION

• The has been tasked to

spearhead the implementation of Republic Act 8485
otherwise known as the

• Through the Animal Welfare Division of the Bureau of

Animal Industry, the registration, supervision and
regulation of known establishments that has concern on
RA 8485 has been passed down to the different regional
field offices of the DA.
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• Through this law, the

has been dramatically executed from farm registration, stores
and pet shop accreditation, animal rescues, free vaccinations and
treatments, information campaign to the public through responsible pet
ownership.
• All of these activities have not been much successful
without our
. This group has significantly shared their
dreams and aspirations for the protection of animal
rights.
• Their support in any form has been vital for the
implementation and success of the said act.
• Conduct of Animal Shows and Fun Matches
• Conduct of Farm Inspections
• Mass Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats
• Free Pet Consultation to the needy public
• Monitoring and Surveillance of Animal
Movements in the region
• Implementation of Strict Veterinary Quarantine
Measures in the different airports and seaports in
the region
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(meat and meat

products) that pose threats to our local animal
industry.
• Animal Rescues
• Info-Campaign through Tri-media (Radio, TV and Print)
• Education to children on what is Animal Welfare
during the last
September 28, 2010
• Cooperation of private store owners for BAI – AWD
Registration of their establishment.
• Documentation paraphernalia: personnel
usually uses their cellular phone’s camera
(poor detail capture), office supplies and filing
equipment
• Vehicles: during spot inspection to reported
areas
• Rain gear for quarantine personnel at different
ports of concern
Mass Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats

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