ANIMAL HEALTH (ANIMAL DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING)
The division implements policies aimed at preventing and managing outbreaks of serious animal diseases such as African Swine Fever (ASF), Avian Influenza (AI), and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). This includes conducting regular surveillance activities to determine the presence or absence of these diseases for early warning, investigating to identify possible sources of infection and establish control measures to prevent further transmission, and implementing containment measures to detect infections or outbreaks promptly before they spread. Additionally, the division monitors the extent of the disease to support the farming industry, protect animal welfare, and safeguard public health from animal-borne diseases. Disease surveillance is also conducted in collaboration with Local Government Units to restore disease-free statuses to provinces.
WHO MAY AVAIL OF THE SERVICE
- Livestock and Poultry Raisers
- Provincial Veterinarians
- Municipal Veterinarians
- City Veterinarians
- Local Government Units
ABOUT THE SERVICE
- Blood and oropharyngeal/cloacal swab sample collection in most winged-animal for Avian Influenza surveillance and monitoring.
- Blood collection in cloven-footed animals for continuous FMD monitoring.
- Blood collection in hogs for African Swine Fever surveillance and monitoring.
SCHEDULE OF FEES
No Fees to be collected
PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES
Dr. Xandre D. Baccay
Dr. Jermaine D. Juco
Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut
Mr. Enrile B. Manio
EMAIL TO BE CONTACTED FOR INQUIRIES
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Service Provider | Processing Time (Under Normal Circumstances) | Person in Charge |
| 1. Submit a letter requesting assistance for disease surveillance in high-risk areas addressed to the DA RFO III – Regional Executive Director (RED) and attention it to the Regulatory Division Chief. | Receive the request letter and forward to the RED. | 15 minutes | Ms. Rolibeth B. Zapata – Chief, Records Unit |
| 1.1 | Receive and review the request letter and forward to the Division Chief of the Regulatory Division. | 1 hour | Dr. Eduardo L. Lapuz, Jr. – RED |
| 1.2 | Receive and review the request letter. | 15 minutes | Dr. Xandre D. Baccay – Division Chief |
| 2. | Make an activity plan and check for the availability of surveillance | 4 hours | Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief Dr. Agnes DC. Uera Veterinarian III |
| 3. | Schedule the conduct of surveillance activity and prepare the coordination letter addressed to the Local Chief Executive of the requesting Province/ Municipality/City to be initially signed by the Division Chief and to be approved by RED. | 1 day | Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief Dr. Agnes DC. Uera Veterinarian III Mr. Enrile B. Manio Agriculturist II Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut Agriculturist I |
| 4. Acknowledge receipt of coordination letter via email. | Receive the approved coordination letter and forward it to the Customer via electronic and physical mail. | 15 minutes | Dr. Agnes DC. Uera Veterinarian III Mr. Enrile B. Manio Agriculturist II Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut Agriculturist I |
| 5. Assist the Surveillance Team in the conduct of the activity. | 6.1. Conduct disease surveillance through sample collection from animals and gather information from animal owners. 6.2. Consolidate all the data gathered from the interview before submitting the forms to the laboratory. | 1 day | Dr. Jermaine D. Juco Veterinarian II Mr. Enrile B. Manio Agriculturist II Mr. Mark Joseph B. Pineda Agriculturist II Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut Agriculturist I Ms. Crizel D. Alimurung Agriculturist I Fatimah G. Manapul, Kessa Adrianne F. Cruz, Angelo Miguel M. Bundalian, Rizhel Allen M. Santos, Jovinel G. Culasi, Lealyn Sanchez, Elmhar Del Mundo, Edilberto Layco – Contract of Service (COS) |
| 6. | Submit the samples along with the laboratory forms to ADDRL or RADDL III for confirmatory diagnosis. | 1 day | Mr. Enrile B. Manio Agriculturist II Rizhel Allen M. Santos, Jovinel G. Culasi, Edilberto Layco- (COS) |
| 7. Acknowledge receipt of laboratory result via email. If positive: refer to Animal Disease Containment | Receive the laboratory results and forward to the Customer via email. | 15 minutes | Dr. Xandre D. Baccay Division Chief Dr. Agnes DC. Uera Veterinarian III Mr. Enrile B. Manio Agriculturist II Dr. Arianne Bel D. Baluyut Agriculturist I |
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Downloadables (Forms)
Sample submission form
Application Form