Philippines - Draft Philippine National Standards Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Poultry Broilers and Layers

Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) has issued draft on Philippine National Standards Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Poultry Broilers and Layers  

This code sets out the general principles of good practice and minimum requirements for the production, handling, transportation and storage of chicken and its products within the farm, in the commercial or backyard rearing/farming of broiler and layer chicken for food use. Industry specific requirements for the different types of chickens and different types of production system may be developed provided that it satisfies the minimum requirements set out in this Code.

Proposed date of adoption : 4 July 2016

Proposed date of publication : 30 June 2016

Proposed date of entry into force: 4 July 2016

Final date for comments: 30 June 2016

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