Pns Bafps 60 2008 Code Gahp
Pns Bafps 60 2008 Code Gahp
Pns Bafps 60 2008 Code Gahp
PNS/BAFPS 60:2008
STANDARD ICS 65.020.30
Contents Page
Foreword
1 Scope 1
2 References 1
3 Objective .. 1
4 Definitions . 1
5 Minimum requirements 2
5.1 Farm operators and workers . 2
5.2 Farm operators and workers . 4
5.3 Animal housing and facilities . 4
5.4 Farm management . 7
5.5 Environmental management .. 13
5.6 Review and evaluation of practices . 14
Foreword
The formulation of this Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) was initially
drafted by the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) and was
reviewed by the BAFPS Technical Working Committee prior to its presentation for public
consultation in Iloilo City, Cebu City, Quezon City and Davao City, the major industry
producers of poultry and livestock. Comments from the stakeholders were carefully
evaluated and inputted accordingly in this Code.
This Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) aims to set out the general
principles of good practice and the minimum requirements in the rearing/farming of
animals. The Committee deemed it necessary to adopt this Code of Practice to help
Philippine exporters meet the requirements of importing countries.
The Technical Working Committee created by BAFPS for this purpose (as per Special
Order No. 299 series of 2007 duly signed by Secretary Arthur C. Yap), is composed of
experts from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), National Meat Inspection Service
(NMIS) and the Livestock Development Council (LDC).
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD PNS/BAFPS 60:2008
Code of good animal husbandry practices (GAHP)
1 Scope
This Code sets out the general principles of good practice and minimum requirements in
the commercial or backyard rearing/farming of animals for food use. Industry specific
requirements for the different types of animals and different types of production system
may be developed provided that it satisfies the minimum requirements set out in this
Code.
2 References
The titles of the standard publications and other references of this Code are listed on the
inside back cover.
3 Objective
The purpose of this Code is to ensure that the farming practices of the establishment
provide greater confidence in consumers expectations that the final products are safe
and fit for human consumption, while ensuring health safety and comfort to both the farm
workers and the animals, without any degradation to the environment.
4 Definitions
For the purpose of this Code, the definitions specified in the documents of the Codex
Alimentarius shall apply. Other relevant definitions are as follows:
4.1.1
animal
refers to ruminant (e.g. cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, deer, etc.) and non-ruminant (e.g.
poultry, pig, ostrich, horse, etc.) livestock conventionally raised or reared for food and
non-food purposes
4.1.2
abnormal behavior
any changes developed as a response to poor or wrong management practice causing
stress to the animal
4.1.3
authorized
that which has been permitted by the competent authority
4.1.4
competent authority
an entity/agency who has the knowledge, expertise and authority as designated by law
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4.1.5
dam
female animal used for breeding
4.1.6
establishment
given due permission, a firm authorized to operate
4.1.7
farm owner/operator
legal or juridical entity who is responsible for the management and general operation of the
farm; the term maybe used interchangeably
4.1.8
farm worker
personnel responsible for the rearing of animals
4.1.9
gait
way of walking or pace of the animals
4.1.10
ration
daily feed/diet of the animals
4.1.11
rearing
the act of raising of animals. The term is used interchangeably with farming throughout the
text
4.1.12
sire
male animal used for breeding
4.1.13
vehicle
any means of transporting animals, including but not limited to trucks, tractors, trailers,
trains, ferries, ships and aircrafts
4.1.14
weaning
a process of complete withdrawal of milk feeding or from the dam as soon as a young animal
reaches a specific age and body condition or physical maturity
5 Minimum requirements
a) The farm operator/worker should possess the necessary knowledge and skill on the
basic procedures of farm management including the correct handling of animal, routine
management practices and usage of farm tools or equipment.
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b) The farm operator/worker should be responsible for the welfare of the animals by
giving adequate provisions so that they are able to perform at their optimum levels.
c) The farm worker should be fully equipped with suitable protective gears and tools while
working in the farm.
e) The farm operator/worker should always promote a safe and healthy working condition
in the farm. Accident and emergency procedures should be available with clear
instructions for all workers. First aid kits and fire extinguishers should be easily
available at all times, and placed conspicuously in strategic locations.
f) The farm owner/operator should ensure that all farm operators and farm workers
undergo annual routine health check up.
a) The farm owner should conform to existing animal farming legislation. This covers the
management of environmental issues, farm location, animal welfare requirements,
disease control, production of wholesome food and occupational hazard associated
with animal farming.
b) The farm operator should report immediately or within 24 hours to relevant authorities
any incidence of abnormal behavioral changes, health conditions and mortalities in the
farm or any characteristic of a disease outbreak (i.e. avian influenza, foot & mouth
disease).
c) The farm operator should report to relevant authorities any accident in the farm which
may result to serious physical injuries.
d) The farm worker should be insured against accidents in the conduct of his/her farm
work.
5.1.3.1 The farm operator should not cause cruelty to animals, in accordance with the
Animal Welfare Act (Republic Act 8485);
c) Failure to provide adequate resources to maintain the live weight of the animal within
the normal physiological range for the species type, age and sex.
d) Removal of any part of the anatomy without adequate anesthesia, whenever
applicable.
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5.1.3.2 The farm operator should not neglect animals according to the following criteria:
a) Freedom from hunger thirst and malnutrition. Feed withdrawal of animals should not be
more than eight (8) hours before slaughter;
d) With due consideration to the differences in the production system (confined & free-
range/grazing), animals should be given enough freedom to conform to essential
behavior patterns, (i.e. specific growing stage of poultry); and
a) be strategically located within the approved land use plan of the local government and
should be compliant with the DENR regulations.
b) have a continuous supply of adequate electrical power, potable water and good access
road.
c) not be near bodies of water specially those that are frequented by migratory water fowl.
d) not be prone to flooding. Perimeter canals that drain to a closed lagoon may be
constructed to prevent runoff from contaminating bodies of water and/or adjacent
farms.
e) be accessible to major facilities of production (i.e. feed mill, hatchery,). The farm,
however, should not be near slaughter house facilities.
Farm owners/operators when building animal housing facilities may also refer to the
Standard on Housing established by the Agricultural Engineers.
5.3.1 Housing
a) The premises should be kept clean at all times to prevent disease occurrence,
establishment of breeding ground for pests and avoid environmental degradation.
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b) The farm should have an appropriate design, infrastructure, facilities, equipment and
tools for an effective and functional operation.
c) The farm building should be designed and constructed appropriately for the intended
purpose, should provide proper ventilation and should be well maintained.
d) The building intended for keeping animals should be constructed in the orientation that
minimizes the adverse effects on animal performance and eliminates possible hazards
to its surroundings.
e) Painting materials used for the building and facilities should not be hazardous to the
animals.
should not cause any injury or impart hazard to the welfare of the animal;
provide comfort;
h) Animals should be provided with sufficient floor space/size suitable for their age, body
weight and size, to ensure comfort to the animals.
i) Animals should be provided with appropriate space to feed and drink comfortably.
j) Floors and pathways used by the animals should be made from non-slippery materials,
safe, stable and well-lighted, to prevent injury or abnormal gait to the animals.
k) Gates or doorways should allow free passage for entrance and exit so as not to cause
injury to animals.
l) Animal buildings should have adequate lighting to ensure that animals can be
thoroughly inspected as required.
m) Electrical installations and wirings should be protected and should not be accessible to
the animals.
n) Design for the walls or partitions and roofs within the animal house should be suitable
for the comfort of the animals and for easy cleaning.
o) House and pens should be designed and constructed to prevent animals from
escaping.
p) Housing design (particularly roof height and sides) should provide proper ventilation
(whether natural or artificial) to maintain a comfortable environment.
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q) The farm should provide effective and appropriate facilities to restrain or handle
animals without causing undue stress and injury to both animals and farm workers.
r) The design of alleys and chutes should allow effective management of the animals.
- Floors of alleys and chutes should be properly built to provide good footing,
preventing slippage and injuries.
- Alleys and chutes should have sides of sufficient height to prevent animals from
falling or jumping off.
- Alleys and chutes should be free from protruding objects or structures (e.g. nails and
bolts) that may cause injury to the animals and farm operators and farm workers.
s) The feeding and drinking equipment and facilities should be properly designed,
constructed and conspicuously placed to allow animals to eat and drink freely, allowing
them to behave normally.
t) The feeding and drinking facilities location and design should help prevent
contamination with animal feces and urine.
u) The feeding and drinking facilities should conform with the standards/requirements for
each species.
5.3.2 Facilities
5.3.2.1 Fencing
a) The fence, including its posts and gates, should be effectively designed to prevent
entry of stray animals, and escape or injury of the farm animals.
a) Sufficient pens and floor space should be provided to prevent overcrowding and permit
necessary segregation of animals.
b) Pen floors should be flat, broom-finished and well-drained to provide good footing and
prevent slipping or tripping.
c) The holding yard should be constructed in such a way that it will adequately protect the
animals from adverse weather conditions and will provide sufficient ventilation.
d) The holding yard should have proper facilities for animals to feed and drink.
a) the farm should have a facility for proper storage of all feed materials.
c) the feed storage should have adequate ventilation, adequate protection from moisture
to prevent acquisition of molds, and should be vermin-proof.
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The breeding facility and equipment should be properly designed to provide the animals a
comfortable and conducive environment for reproduction.
The farm should practice natural mating and/or assisted (artificial) breeding techniques for
the animals
a) Animal breeding should take place when they have shown sexual maturity, attaining
the appropriate body weight and health, free from any disease or from probable
inherited abnormality.
b) The farm should practice natural mating and/or assisted (artificial) breeding techniques
for the animals.
e) Weaning should be conducted with minimum stress to both the dam and its young.
f) The young should be weaned only at a recommended body weight and age.
g) The farm operator should provide the basic facilities for the newly weaned animals.
h) The farm operator should identify individual breeding animals and record their
reproductive performances accordingly.
a) Animals should be appropriately identified and the records of identification for the
animals should be kept properly.
b) For large ruminants, animals should be appropriately identified at the most suitable part
of their body and shall be reported and registered with the local government authority.
d) The farm operator should record all movement of animals in and out of the farm. This
includes records of veterinary protocols as prescribed by the concerned authority.
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a) ensure that animals are provided with optimum level of nutrition at all times, as required
for their respective functions and well-being.
b) not use banned chemicals, feed additives, supplements and any form of medication in
the diet of the animals, including those disallowed by the authorities or importing
countries.
d) provide animals only with rations or feeding materials suited for specific animal species.
e) provide animals with commercial feed that has been officially registered with the Animal
Feeds Standardization Division (AFSD) of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)
f) in case of farm-mixed feed formulation, farm operators should only use ingredients from
certified and traceable suppliers. Record of purchase should be kept.
h) provide animals with adequate and continuous access to clean and safe water.
i) the feed mixing equipment should be kept clean at all times and have regular preventive
maintenance schedule.
quantity;
declaration of ingredients;
l) The farm operator should record the type and quantity of ration being fed to the
animals.
a) The farm operator should be responsible for maintaining good health of the animals at
all times, through proper management practices that include prevention, treatment and
disease control and containment measures of the disease affecting the animals.
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h) It is prohibited to use illegal vaccines (use vaccine accredited by BAI; the same with
controlled drugs)
i) Vaccines should be kept, and handled appropriately. Proper disposal of empty vaccine
vials should be followed always.
k) Drugs or medicines should only be used for prophylactic and treatment reasons.
n) Drugs should be kept separately from other items intended for use on animals.
q) The farm operator should notify the veterinary authority of any outbreak of a disease or
abnormal rate of mortality or morbidity of animals within 24 hours of its occurrence.
s) The farm operator should keep updated and complete records of animal health
programmes including disease monitoring and control as well as medication. Records
should be easily accessible.
t) Records include:
vaccination programme;
deworming
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disease condition;
control measures;
post-mortem findings;
surveillance; and
disposal.
u) The farm should maintain updated records of medicine purchase and administration
that should be readily available for inspection.
date of purchase;
quantity purchased;
batch number;
name of supplier.
batch number;
date administered;
route of administration;
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a) Animals should always be handled and restrained in such a way to protect them from
fear, stress, pain and injury.
b) Appropriate facilities, equipment and tools should be provided and used in handling or
restraining the animals.
c) Appropriate tools should be used for the purpose of effective animal management and
the operators should acquire the skills and techniques to use the tools.
d) Tools should be used in a manner that minimize stress and does not injure the
animals.
e) Tools should be functional for efficient application on the animals by the operators.
f) Sick, injured or disabled animals should be separated from healthy animals and should
be given the necessary veterinary attention.
h) Stick, cane or electric probes should not be used to restrain the farm animals. It may
be used for the workers safety when handling larger or aggressive animals.
5.4.6 Transportation
a) Animals should be transported in a manner that does not cause stress throughout the
journey and does not pre-dispose them to injury & disease.
d) The transporter should be fully responsible for the care and welfare of the animal as
well as ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle during the entire process of transporting.
Disposal of the waste should be done in an environment friendly manner.
e) The transport of animals from point of origin to final destination should be through the
most direct and appropriate route which should be completed without unnecessary
delay.
f) For long distance journey (by land or inter-island), the transporter should be
responsible for additional necessary requirements to ensure the welfare of animal.
Animals should be transported at the coolest time of the day, particularly in the
morning.
g) In cases wherein the establishment seeks the services of a second (2nd) party to ship
the live animals, the shipper should be properly informed of the recommendations
stated in a to d.
h) Movement permits and health certificates need to be acquired and should conform to
the veterinary protocol imposed by the competent authority.
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i) Animals being transported should be in good state of health. However, stressed, sick
and pregnant animals may be transported but with extra-precautionary measures.
j) Vehicles used for the transport of animals should be according to the following
specifications:
k) Where appropriate, animals should be segregated according to species, size, sex, and
age.
l) Animals destined for slaughter should be rested for 6 to 12 hours upon arrival at the
slaughterhouse.
Example:
For chicken that are in coops/poultry houses/buildings, the cages should be netted to
prevent entry of migratory birds. In the cases of free-range chicken, control measures
that include putting them in cages while there are cases of avian influenza outbreak to
prevent them from commingling with migratory species.
b) The farm should have a written protocol of bio-security measures. Proper warning
signage should be provided.
d) The farm should have the appropriate and functional lay-out and infrastructure to
ensure effective implementation of the bio-security measures. This should include
facilities:
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e) Care should be observed that all brought-in animals shall have undergone
appropriate quarantine measures/treatment.
a) Farm premises should be kept clean and free of potential conditions conducive to
breeding of pests, animal parasites and disease outbreak. This is to avoid negative
effects on the landscape, environment and animal welfare.
b) Organic materials should be regularly removed from all livestock contact surfaces (i.e.
floors, pen partitions). Where bedding is used, it should be regularly changed and/or
topped up.
d) The farm should have proper handling and disposal system for sick, injured and dead
animals.
a) The farm operator should take necessary measures to ensure that activities related to
livestock farming do not contribute to the degradation of the environment (i.e. land,
water, air) and cause destruction to bio-diversity.
b) Solid and liquid waste should be managed and disposed according to the Ecological
Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
e) The farm operator should maintain and display clear instructions on procedure for
disposal of farm solid wastes and farm chemical wastes (e.g. expired
pesticide/weedicide and containers, paint, etc.)
f) The farm operator should be familiar with the proper procedure for disposal and
schedule of actions to be taken, especially at times of emergency.
g) Measures should be in place to keep noise from barns to acceptable levels, particularly
if the farm is located close to urban centers.
h) Measures should be in place to keep out noise that could potentially affect growth and
productive performance of animals, specifically around poultry brooder house, milking
parlor, maternity and nursing pens.
i) Air quality is important to the health and well-being of animals and those of humans
who manage and tend the farm operation. The measure of air quality relates to the
content of certain gases, particulate matter, and airborne microbes in the air around the
farm and its facilities.
the farm should regularly monitor the air quality and maintain it in acceptable
levels.
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j) The farm should take appropriate measures to minimize excessive odor coming from
the farm and that which may be associated with waste decomposition.
5.6.1 Practices should be regularly checked for compliance and evaluation for
effectiveness and do-ability on a regular basis
5.6.2 In cases where provisions are no longer applicable, they must be amended.
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References PNS/BAFPS 60:2008
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this
document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies:
A Manual on Good Husbandry Practices for Swine Farming Davao City Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Inc., October 2006
A Manual on Good Husbandry Practices for Broiler Production Davao City Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Inc., October 2006
Republic Act No. 8485 The Animal Welfare Act of 1998 (February 11, 1998)
Implementing Rules and Regulations Pursuant to Republic Act 8485 - The Animal
Welfare Act of 1998 (May 18, 1998)
Agricultural Engineers Handbook, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York 1961
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