Good Animal Husbandry. Certified Program

Animal Husbandry Practice.

2. 1.PNS/BAFPS 60:2008: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP)
2.PNS/BAFS 184:2016: Good Animal Husbandry Practice (GAHP) for Chickens (Broilers and layers)
3.PNS/BAFS 186:2016: Code of Beekeeping Practices
4.PNS/BAFS 199:2017: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Dairy Cattle and Water Buffalo
5.PNS/BAFS 200:2017: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Beef Cattle and Buffalo
6.PNS/BAFS 201:2017: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Goat
7.PNS/BAFS 202:2017: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Sheep
8.PNS/BAFS 263:2018: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Hatchery
9.PNS/BAFS 267:2019: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Swine
10.PNS/BAFS 271:2019: Code of Good Animal Husbandry Practice for Ducks
GOOD ANIMAL HUSBANDRY PRACTICES
CURRENT STANDARD

3. GOOD ANIMAL HUSBANDRY PRACTICES (GAHP)
Philippine National Standards:
Code of GAHP for Chickens

4. OBJECTIVE
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FARM PRODUCTS ARE SAFE AND FIT
FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
SUSTAINABLE
ENSURING WORKER’S SAFETY
AND COMFORT
ENSURING ANIMALS’ SAFETY AND
COMFORT

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Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management
Farm Components

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Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

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FARM COMPONENTS
5.1.1Farm Location/ Site
Selection
5.1.1.iWithin the approved land
use plan of the local
government and compliant
with national regulations
Zoning permit or any
pertinent documents,
ECC/CNC/ discharge
permit/ LGU
environmental permit
-Farm Location/ Site Selection

8. 5.1.1.iiHave a continuous supply of
adequate
-electrical power Description of source of
electrical power
-potable water Certificate of potability/
Latest water analyses
records (at least once a
year as per DOH AO 2007-
0012) from government
accredited laboratory
-good access road Description of road
-Farm Location/ Site Selection
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9. 5.1.1.iiiNot near any bodies of
water and wetlands that are
frequented by migratory
fowl.
Vicinity/ location map
DENR map of wetlands/
bodies of water
frequented by migratory
birds
5.1.1.ivThe farm is not prone to
flooding
-provision of perimeter
canals that drain to a closed
lagoon that prevent runoff
from contaminating bodies
of water and/or adjacent
farms.
Photo documentation
Farm layout
-Farm Location/ Site Selection
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10. 5.1.1.vAccessible to major
facilities of production (i.e.
feed mill, water system) but
not near slaughterhouse
facilities and other poultry
dressing plants and
processing plants.
Location Map
[refer to applicable
AO (DOH, DA,
DENR)]
5.1.1.viExisting farms that are not
in compliance with ito v
should have full control of
risks and ensure that there
are mitigation measures in
place.
Manual of
Operations
-Farm Location/ Site Selection
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11. 5.1.2Site history
-There is available
data/information from
relevant government
agencies or organizations on
the prior land use
Copy of
data/information of
prior land use
-If none, the soil has been
analyzed for heavy metal
contaminants
Zoning permit from
LGU/ Location Map/
Historical Data/ Soil
Analysis
-Site History
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12. 5.1.3Farm Layout
5.1.3.iHave a suitable area set
aside for storage of feeds,
carcass destruction, waste
management, workers area
including toilets and
washrooms.
Photo
documentation
Farm layout
5.1.3.iiHave a design that
incorporates ventilation and
ease of cleaning.
Farm layout
-Farm Layout
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13. 5.1.3.iiiHave buildings and
perimeter fences
constructed to prevent
contact between farm
animals and potential
disease carriers such as
wild animals and stray
animals like game fowls
and pets.
Photo
documentation
Building design
5.1.3.ivElectrical conduits are
property installed and
covered to prevent possible
electrocution.
Photo
documentation
Electrical plan
5.1.3.vLayout and emergency
procedures are placed in
the most conspicuous
place.
Photo
documentation
-Farm Layout
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14. 5.1.4Animal housing
5.1.4.iThe chickens are housed in a
suitable structure or building
appropriate for the intended use
of rearing and housing chickens,
with sufficient shelter and
ventilation to protect chickens.
Photo documentation
Building plan
5.1.4.iiHave a logical layout for the
chicken husbandry activities
with sanitation as a guide
making it easy for staff to move
from clean areas into dirty areas
following protocols.
Manual of Operations
Farm Layout
5.1.4.iiiThe premises are kept clean at
all times to prevent disease
occurrence, establishment of
breeding ground for pests and
avoid environment degradation.
Photo Documentation
-Animal Housing
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15. 5.1.4.ivThe buildings intended for
keeping chickens are
constructed in the orientation
that minimizes the adverse
effects on chicken performance
and eliminates possible hazards
to its surroundings.
Farm Orientation
based on layout
5.1.4.vThe buildings are designed and
constructed using materials
that:
Photo Documentation
-Do not cause any injury or
impart hazard
-Provide comfort
-Can be easily cleaned and
disinfected
-Can be easily replaced when
damaged
-Create efficient stock
management
-enhance biosecurity
-Animal Housing
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16. -Animal Housing
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5.1.4.viThere is an effective
drainage system in place
at the building.
Farm Layout/
building design
Photo
Documentation
5.1.4.viiChickens are provided
with sufficient floor
space/ size suitable for
their age, body weight and
size to ensure comfort to
the chickens.
Building plans
Photo
Documentation
5.1.4.viiiChickens are provided
with appropriate space to
feed and drink
comfortably.
Photo
Documentation

17. -Animal Housing
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5.1.4.ixThe feeding and drinking
equipment and facilities
conforms with the
standards/ requirements
for each species and
constructed and
conspicuously placed such
that:
Photo
Documentation
-Chickens are allowed to
eat and drink freely,
allowing them to behave
normally
-Contamination with
chicken feces and urine
is prevented

18. -Animal Housing
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5.1.4.xPens are:
-designed and constructed to
prevent chickens from
escaping
Building plan
Photo
Documentation
-free from protruding objects
or structures (e.g. nails and
bolts) that may cause injury to
the chickens and farm
operators and farm workers
5.1.4.xiHousing design (particularly roof
height and sides) provide proper
ventilation (whether natural or
artificial) to maintain a
comfortable environment.
Building plan
Photo
Documentation

19. -Animal Housing
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5.1.4.xiiAnimal buildings have adequate
lighting to ensure that chickens
can be thoroughly inspected as
required.
Building/ electrical plan
Photo Documentation
5.1.4.xiiiElectrical installation and wirings
are protected and not accessible
to the chickens.
Photo Documentation
5.1.4.xivThe fence, including its posts and
gates are effectively designed to
prevent entry of stray animals,
and escape or injury of the
chickens. If electric fence is used,
it should as per manufacturer’s
instructions.
Photo Documentation
If electric fence, require
manual from manufacturers

20. -Storage Facilities
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5.1.5Storage facilities
5.1.5.iThe farm has facilities for
proper storage.
Farm layout
Photo Documentation
5.1.5.iiThe storage facilities are
kept clean at all times.
Cleaning and Sanitation
Program
5.1.5.iiiThe storage facilities have
adequate ventilation,
adequate protection from
moisture and vermin proof.
Photo Documentation
Building plan for storage
facilities
5.1.5.ivIf applicable, “First in-First
out” (FIFO) is practiced.
Inventory Records

21. -Holding yard for culled chicken
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5.1.6Holding yard for culled
chickens
5.1.6.iSufficient pens and floor
space are provided to
prevent overcrowding and
permit necessary
segregation of chickens.
Building plan
Photo Documentation
5.1.6.iiThe holding yard is
constructed in such a way
that it will adequately
protect the chickens from
adverse weather conditions
and will provide sufficient
ventilation.
Building plan
Photo Documentation
5.1.6.iiiThe holding yard has
proper facilities for
chickens to feed and drink.
Building plan
Photo Documentation

22. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

23. -Feeds and Veterinary Inputs
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FEED, VETERINARY INPUTS, AND WATER
5.2.1.iThe farm operators provide
the chickens with adequate,
safe and clean feed and that
would allow them to meet
their optimum nutrition
level
Feed product
/establishment
registration from BAI
5.2.1.iiThe farm operators provide
a daily feeding schedule or
routine.
Feeding Program

24. -Feeds and Veterinary Inputs
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FEED, VETERINARY INPUTS, AND WATER
5.2.1.iiiOwner or managers of
chickens acquire feed from
suppliers who follow
recognized good
manufacturing practices
and/ or good hygiene
practices and that meet
quality and standards set by
the country regulations or
government directives.
e.g., Animal Feeds,
Veterinary Drugs, and
Biologics Control Division
(AFVDBCD) of the Bureau
of Animal Industry (BAI).
•License to practice (LTO) as
feed manufacturer/
distributor/supplier from BAI
•Third party certified GMP
Suppliers (if applicable)

25. -Feeds and Veterinary Inputs
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FEED, VETERINARY INPUTS, AND WATER
5.2.1.ivWhere on-farm
manufacture of feeds is
practiced, producers
designed to minimize
contamination and prevent
the inclusion of undesirable
feed components are
followed
•Copy of Feed analyses
•Process flow of feed
production
•Inventory of raw materials
•LTO as feed
manufacturer/distributor/
supplier from BAI
•Photo documentation
-Farm operators only use
ingredients from
authorized and
traceable suppliers
-Records of purchases
are kept
-Where necessary, an
expert assistance are
sought

26. -Feeds and Veterinary Inputs
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5.2.1.vThe feed mixing equipment
are kept clean at all times
and have regular preventive
maintenance schedule.
Maintenance schedule (if
necessary)
5.2.1.viThe feed chain (transport,
storage, and feeding) are
managed in such a way as
to protect feed from
contamination (biological,
chemical, and physical
hazards) and minimize
deterioration.
Photo documentation/
Interview

27. -Feeds and Veterinary Inputs
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FEED, VETERINARY INPUTS, AND WATER
5.2.1.viiFeeds and veterinary
inputs are used in
accordance with label
instruction, paying special
attention to the
withdrawal period of each
specific drugs being
administered before the
chickens and/ or eggs are
sent to market.
Animal health program
and records
5.2.1.viiiFeeds and veterinary
inputs are kept in a
designated area under
good ventilation.
Photo documentation

28. -Feeds and Veterinary Inputs
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5.2.1.ixThe farm records and keeps
documents, these include
but is not limited to the
following:
Farm records
Photo documentation
-supplier or source of feed
concentrate and its
registration number
-type of feed and
supplements
-quantity
-declaration of ingredients
-documents of feed analysis
-date of delivery
-date of manufacturing and
batch number

29. -List of banned chemical and veterinary products
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FEED, VETERINARY INPUTS, AND WATER
5.2.2List of banned chemical and
veterinary products
5.2.2.iThe farm has a list of
veterinary products registered/
approved by the competent
authority available for viewing.
Photo documentation
5.2.2.iiThe farm has a list of chemicals
that are regulated and banned
by the competent authority
available for viewing.
Photo documentation
5.2.2.iiic. Feed does not contain
banned ingredients, chemical
and veterinary drugs, including
those disallowed by the
authorities of importing
countries.
Feed analyses/ Production
record/ Photo
documentation

30. -Water quality and treatment of water
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5.2.3Water quality and
treatment of water
5.2.3.iPotable water is used Copy of water analyses
5.2.3.iiEnsure that only water of
known and acceptable
biological and mineralogical
quality (i.e.fit for chicken
consumption) is used for
watering stock.
Copy of water analyses
5.2.3.iiiNon-potable water is
treated to comply with
standards.
Water treatment and
sanitation facility/ Copy
of water potability test
5.2.3.ivThe water sanitizing system
is checked regularly and at
least once for every batch of
chicken
Records of water
sanitizing system
(annually)

31. -Water quality and treatment of water
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5.2.3.vWater treatment system is
checked daily and the
appropriate parameters
are recorded. Record sheet
is retained with batch
records at end of batch.
Record sheet for water
treatment system
5.2.3.viPathogen levels are
checked regularly (E. coli
and faecal coliforms as
indicators of efficacy of
sanitation).
Record of water analyses
5.2.3.viiASEAN Biosecurity
Management Manual of
Commercial Poultry
Farming may be used
when it is applicable.

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Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

33. -Farm Manual
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5.3.1Farm Manual
5.3.1.iThe farm has a policy
statement that covers
commitment and
emergency procedures.
Farm Operations Manual
5.3.1.iiA farm management
system is documented and
available for inspection.
5.3.1.iiiThe farm has an
organizational chart.
Organizational Chart

34. -Farm operators and workers/ Farm personnel
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5.3.2 Farm operators and
workers/ Farm personnel
5.3.2.iThe farm owner confirm to
existing animal farming
legislation. This cover the
management of environment
issues, farm location, animal
welfare requirements, disease
control, production of
wholesome food and
occupational hazard
associated with animal
farming.
Mayor’s Permit
Animal Welfare Registration
Transport Carrier
Accreditation/Registration,
Livestock, Poultry and By-
Products Handlers License,
Sanitary Permit,
SSS/PhilHealth
5.3.2.iiThe farm owner observed the
International Labor
Organization (ILO)
Conventions and
Recommendations on Child
Labor.
DOLE Clearance/ Birth
Certificate/Government
issued ID of workers/List of
workers in the farm

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5.3.2.iiiThe farm owner should ensure that all
farm workers are in good health and
undergo annual routine health check up.
Health Certificate
5.3.2.ivThe farm owner promotes a safe and
healthy working condition in the farm.
Certificate of Training (i.e. Red
Cross, Disaster Management
Training, etc) /Accident
Management Protocol/
Photo Documentation
-The farm workers are equipped with
suitable protective gears and tools
while working in the farm.
-Accident and emergency
management procedures are available
with clear instruction for all workers.
-First aid kits and fire extinguisher
are easily available and accessible at
all times.
-Farm operators and workers/ Farm personnel

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5.3.2.vThe farm workers are
insured against accidents
in the conduct of his/ her
farm work.
Accident insurance
policies/PhilHealth/SSS/
Pag-ibig/Other benefits
5.3.2.viThe farm owner reports to
relevant authorities any
occurrence of accident in
the farm which may result
to serious physical injuries
of works.
Accident Report (if
applicable)
5.3.2.viiThe farm owner
encourages the promotion
of gender equality in the
work place.
Photo Documentation
-Farm operators and workers/ Farm personnel

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5.3.2.viiiThe farm operator/
worker are responsible for
the welfare of the chickens
by giving adequate
provisions so that they are
able toperform at their
optimum levels.
Animal Welfare
Registration
5.3.2.ixAppropriate working
uniform/ attire and
footwear are provided to
farm operators or visitors
who need to be at the
production area.
Photo Documentation
-Farm operators and workers/ Farm personnel

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5.3.3Competency
5.3.3.iWorkers are trained for
the tasks that they are
required to do. In addition
workers should be trained
in the following
procedures:
Certificate of Trainings
(i.e.NC from TESDA, in-
house training)
Record
-farm sanitation
-personal hygiene
-animal handling and
welfare
-breeding program
-medicine dispensing
-quarantine
-Competency

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-Competency
5.3.3.iiWorkers are competent in
the tasks that they are
required to doand the
competency should be
reviewed on regular basis.
Certificate of Training/
Record
5.3.3.iiiThe farm has sufficient
workers/ personnel/ staff
to perform the required
work loadincluding the
services of a farm
supervisor and
veterinarian.
DTR/Log book/Payroll/
Organizational Chart/
Staffing pattern

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-Hygiene and Sanitation
5.3.4Hygiene and Sanitation
5.3.4.1Personnel Hygiene
5.3.4.1.iWorkers wear appropriate
protective clothing, if necessary
with masks, and foot wear at all
times that can be sanitized.
Photo Documentation
5.3.4.1.iiWorkers’ movement in the farm
is controlled to avoid cross
contamination between
different age groups of chicken.
-Workers enter clean areas
first, and then move to dirty
areas. Workers do not move
from dirty areas to clean
areas.
Biosecurity Protocol

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-Hygiene and Sanitation
5.3.4.1.iiiWorkers ensure that no
unnecessary accessories and
personal effects that may pose
hazards may be brought in the
production area.
Photo Documentation
5.3.4.1.ivDowntime/ quarantine are
observed before entering the
production area for workers
coming from outside the farm.
Log book/ Biosecurity
protocol

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-Hygiene and Sanitation
5.3.4.3Waste management and
Environment Management
5.3.4.3.iThe farm operator 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.
ECC/CNC/Discharge Permit/
Company Policy
Waste Management
Disposal Program
Photo Documentation
5.3.4.3.iiLitter, solid (including
biohazard waste) and liquid
waste are managed and
disposed according to the
country’s regulations.
Waste Segregation Policy/
ECC/CNC/Discharge Permit/
Company Policy
Waste Management Disposal
Program
Photo Documentation

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-Hygiene and Sanitation
5.3.4.3.iiiThe farm operators maintain
and display clear instructions
on procedure for disposal of
farm solid wastes and farm
chemical wastes (e.g. expired
pesticide/herbicide and
containers, paint, etc).
ECC/CNC/Discharge Permit/
Company Policy
Waste Management Disposal
Program
Photo Documentation
5.3.4.3.ivDead chickens are buried
properly or disposed in a
manner that complies with
country regulation, e.g.
mortality pits.
Mortality pits
Photo Documentation

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-Hygiene and Sanitation
5.3.4.3.viToilet septic tanks are
maintained so that potential
overflows will be avoided.
Schedule of maintenance
5.3.4.3.viiEffluent ponds are located
away from farming
operations and do not
overflow.
Farm Layout
Photo Documentation
5.3.4.3.viiiWaste water from farms is
treated before discharging
into public water resources.
Discharge Permit
5.3.4.3.ixAny waste water treatment
process is properly
functional.
Photo Documentation

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-Hygiene and Sanitation
5.3.4.3.xMeasures are in place to keep
out noise that could
potentially affect growth and
productive performance of
chickens, especially around
poultry brooder house.
Copy of Pollution Control
Officer (PCO) Report
Photo Documentation
5.3.4.3.xiiThe farm regularly monitors
the air quality and maintains
it at acceptable levels.
Copy of PCO Report
5.3.4.3.xiThe farm takes appropriate
measures to minimize
excessive odor coming from
the farm and which may be
associated with waste
decomposition.
Copy of PCO Report

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-Pest Control
5.3.4.4Pest Control
5.3.4.4.iFarm premises are
maintained in a good
condition to prevent possible
vermin infestation.
Pest Control Program
Photo Documentation
5.3.4.4.iiThe farm has pest control
programs to reduce or
eliminate pets including
rodents and insect.
5.3.4.4.iiiOnly approved chemicals and
baits are used in pest control
programs.

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Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

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CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Introduction of New Stock
5.4.1Introduction of new stock
5.4.1.iThe farm acquire only from
sources with known good
health status, certified by a
qualified veterinarian and/ or
competent authority.
Vaccination record/
Veterinary Health
Certificate/ BAI registered
source / accredited breeder
farm/ Reputable source
5.4.1.iiThe farm kept newly arrived
chickens separate from resident
stock for an appropriate period,
to prevent possible disease
transmission.
Holding pen
Photo documentation
5.4.1.iiiEach batch of chickens
purchased or hatched has batch
identification for traceability
purposes.
Delivery receipt
Records
BAI registered source /
Accredited breeder farm/
Reputable source

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CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Surveillance and control of disease
5.4.2Surveillance and control of disease
5.4.2.iThere is a written chicken health
program in place, including a
vaccination and deworming
program, if required, that is
updated regularly and
supervised by a licensed
veterinarian, in accordance with
the requirement of the
competent authorities.
Animal health program
5.4.2.iiThe vaccination program is
adopted against the diseases as
required by competent
authorities and in written form.
Only vaccines approved by a
competent authority in the
country are used.
Vaccination program

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CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Surveillance and control of disease
5.4.2.iiiThe health status of chickens is
monitored and recorded
regularly, and veterinary
assessment of the establishment
is carried out annually by a
licensed veterinarian and/or by
competent authority.
Animal health monitoring
record
5.4.2.ivThe farm separate diseased from
healthy chickens such that
transmission of infection does
not occur, and where necessary,
cull diseased chickens humanely.
Isolation area
Animal Welfare
Registration
Photo documentation
5.4.2.vIdentified isolation area/ pen for
“suspected diseased birds” are
provided.
Isolation area
Photo documentation

51. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Surveillance and control of disease
5.4.2.viThe use of drugs, medicines,
vaccines, and medicated feeds for
disease control is in accordance with
the instructions of a licensed
veterinarian following country
regulations.
Drug inventory & utilization
record
Drug administration record
PRC ID of veterinarian
5.4.2.viiDrugs or medicines are only used for
prophylactic and treatment reasons.
Drug administration record
Inventory
Animal health monitoring record
5.4.2.viiiAll treated chickens are kept on the
farm and ensure that these chickens
and/ or their products are not used
for human consumption until the
drug withdrawal period is
completed and certified fit for
human consumption by licensed
veterinarians.
Drug administration record
Inventory
Animal health monitoring record
Disposal site of drugs and
vaccines

52. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Biosecurity measures
5.4.3Bio-security measures
5.4.3.iThe farm has a written protocol
of bio-security measures.
Proper warning signagesare
provided.
Signage in conspicuous
area
Biosecurity manual
5.4.3.iiBio-security procedures should
be well implemented to prevent
introduction of disease into
farm and/or to control its
spread within the farm.
Biosecurity manual
Training record/certificate
(in-house)
Photo documentation of
actual practice

53. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Biosecurity measures
5.4.3.iiiThe implementation of biosecurity
measures is continuously
monitored to assess the
effectiveness of the program.
Photo documentation of actual
practice
5.4.3.ivThe farm has the appropriate and
functional lay-out and
infrastructure to ensure effective
implementation of biosecurity
measures. This include facilities:
Photo documentation of
facilities
-For changing, washing and
shower
-For disinfection at entry/ exit
point of the farm and the
building.
5.4.3.vThe farm refers to the ASEAN
Biosecurity Management Manual
for Commercial Poultry Farming for
other biosecurity requirements (if
applicable)
Photo documentation of actual
practice
Interview

54. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Laboratory testing
5.4.4Laboratory testing
5.4.4.iRoutine testing is carried out in
qualified laboratories for
surveillance and/or monitoring
of notifiablediseases.
Newcastle Disease/Avian
Influenza copy of
laboratory results
5.4.4.iiIn case of reportable disease
outbreak, testing are conducted
in an approved/ accredited
laboratory and continued until
it can be shown that the disease
has been controlled.

55. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Protocol when disease is suspected
5.4.5 Protocol when disease is suspected
5.4.5.iIf there is an outbreak or suspicion of epidemic disease, the
farm follows the requirements of the law and regulations on
chicken epidemic control of the country and OIE guidelines.
Copy of incidence
report submitted to
LGU office (if
applicable)
5.4.5.iiEmergency biosecurity procedures is followed (refer to
ASEAN biosecurity management manual for commercial
poultry farming and biosecurity protocols for poultry).
Biosecurity manual
5.4.5.iiiThe farm operator reports immediately or within 24 hours to
relevant authorities any incidence of abnormal behavioral
changes, health conditions and mortalities in the farm or any
characteristics of disease outbreak (e.g. Highly Pathogenic
Avian Influenza (HPAI), New Castle’s Disease).
Copy of incidence
report submitted to
LGU office/interview

56. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Prevention and Treatment
5.4.6Prevention and Treatment
5.4.6.iThe use of medicines and
biologics is under the
supervision of a licensed
veterinarian or competent
authority.
Administration records
from 5.4.6viii supervised
by licensed veterinarian
5.4.6.iiThe farm maintains updated
record of medicine purchase
and administration that should
be readily available for
inspection.
Procurement records and
administration records
from 5.4.6 vii & viii

57. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Prevention and Treatment
5.4.6.iiiDrugs, medicines, and vaccine
are stored and identified
properly; proper disposal of
these items is followed to
prevent contamination to the
environment.
Storage rooms
Refrigerator (temperature
reading 2x a day)
Proper disposal site Photo
documentation
5.4.6.ivThe farm operator keeps and
maintains complete records of
farm operations, management
routines, and animal health
records like disease monitoring
and medication. These records
are easily retrievable.
Records
Photo documentation

58. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Prevention and Treatment
5.4.6.vRecords include, but are not
limited to, the following:
Records
-Vaccination program
-Deworming
-Disease condition
-Diagnosis
-Intervention or treatment
done
-Control measures
-Post-mortem findings
-Surveillance
-Disposal

59. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Prevention and Treatment
5.4.6.viThe farm maintains updated
records of medicine purchase
and administration that are
readily available for inspection.
Updated records
5.4.6.viiThe procurement records
should have:
Photo documentation
Delivery receipt
Official receipts
-Date of purchase
-Name of the product
(generic compound)
-Quantity purchased
-Batch number
-Expiry date
-Name of supplier

60. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Prevention and Treatment
5.4.6.viiiAdministration records should consist of the following:Official Receipt
-records
-licensed veterinarian
-Type of drugs or medication used
-Batch number
-Quantity of medicine used
-Date administered
-Route of administration
-Identification of chickens/ group treated
-Number of chickens treated
-Date of completion of treatment
-Withdrawal period
-Name of the person who administrated the medicine

61. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
-Animal Welfare
5.4.7Animal welfare
5.4.7.iCare is taken to preserve the
welfare of chickens. In case of
injury, sickness or deformity,
chickens are appropriately
treated to avoid suffering.
Actual management
practice
Interview
Photo documentation
Animal Welfare
Registration
5.4.7.iiAll Chickens have access to and
are sufficiently provided with
feed, water and space (refer to
OIE guidelines on Animal
Welfare)
Actual management
practice
Interview
Photo documentation
Animal Welfare
Registration

62. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
5.4.7.iiiThefarmoperatorsandpersonneldoesnotcausecrueltyto
chickens,whichincludesbutisnotlimitedto:
Actual management practice
Interview
Photo documentation
Animal Welfare Registration
-Maltreatmentofchickensunderhis/hercareandattention.
-Neglectofchicken,suchthatitexperiencespain,sufferingor
distress
-Failuretoprovideadequateresourcestomaintainthelive
weightofthechickenwithinthenormalphysiologicalrangefor
thespeciestype,ageandsex
-Removalofanypartoftheanatomywithoutadequate
anesthesia,wheneverapplicable.
-Puttingtosleep(euthanasia,e.g.cervicaldislocation),confine,
handleortransportanychickeninamannercausingdeliberate
pain,sufferingordistress.
-Keeping a chicken alive, especially that which is pronounced
physically or physiologically incapacitated, unless it is under
the direct care of a licensed and registered veterinarian
-Animal Welfare

63. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
5.4.7.ivThe farm operator and personnel do not neglect chickens
according to the following criteria:
Actual management
practice
Interview
Photo documentation
Animal Welfare
Registration
-Freedom from hunger and thirst and malnutrition. Feed
withdrawal of chickens should not be more than eight
(8) hours before slaughter;
-Freedom from physical discomfort and pain.
-Freedom from injury and disease
-With due consideration to the differences in the
production system (confined and free-range), chickens
should be given enough freedom to conform to essential
behavior patterns, (i.e. specific growing stage of poultry
-Freedom from fear and distress.
-Animal Welfare

64. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
CHICKEN HEALTH MANAGEMENT
5.4.7.vHandling and restraining of chickens: Actual management
practice
Interview
Photo documentation
Animal Welfare
Registration
-Chickens are handled and restrained in such a way to
protect them from fear, stress, pain and injury.
-Appropriate equipment and tools are provided and used in
handling or restraining the chickens.
-Tools are used in a manner that minimize stress and does
not injure the chickens.
-Proper techniques are applied to handle and restrain
chickens.
-Sick, injured or disabled chickens are separated from
healthy chickens and given the necessary veterinary
attention.
-Animal Welfare

65. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

66. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
5.5 Transportation and Storage
5.5.iThe transport of chickens from
point of origin to final
destination follows a planned
route and in manner that does
not cause stress throughout the
journey and does not
predispose them to injury and
disease.
Record of Animal Welfare
Registration
5.5.iiTransport follows the
regulation of the competent
authority
AO 8 License Accreditation
5.5.iiiAppropriate space allowance
and ventilation are provided
during transportation.
Records/Veterinary
Shipping Permit (VSP)

67. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.5.ivOnly clean and disinfected
vehicles are used to transport
chickens.
Records
Photo documentation
5.5.vVehicles used to transport
chickens are exclusively used
for chicken transport only.
AO 8 License Accreditation
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

68. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.5.viVehicles used for the transport of animal should be according to
the following specification:
AO 8 License
Accreditation
-Allow easy loading and unloading
-Has communication equipment and first aid kit
-Ensure safety of the chicken and personnel during transport
-Clean and sanitized
-Equipped with floors that provide secure footing
-Have proper provision for collecting measure
-Have a decal/ label “Live Animal on Board” at the sides and
front/ back
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

69. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.5.viiTransportation is carried out at
the coldest time of the day in
order to avoid heat stress to
chicken.
Records/Veterinary
Shipping Permit (VSP)
5.5.viiiThe transport of chickens from
point of origin to final
destination is through the most
direct and appropriate route
that is completed without
unnecessary delay.
Records/Veterinary
Shipping Permit (VSP)
5.5.ixThe transporter is fully
responsible for the care and
welfare of the chickens as well
as ensures the cleanliness of the
vehicle during the entire
process of transporting.
Disposal of the waste is done in
an environment friendly
manner.
Records/ Interview
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

70. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.5.xDay old chicks are packed in
appropriate packaging or
restraining containers as
required by the country
regulations.
Records/ Interview
5.5.xiWhere appropriate, chickens
are segregated according to
species, size, sex, and age or
according to customer
requirements.
Manual of Operation
Photo Documentation
5.5.xiiChickens destined for slaughter
are rested upon arrival at the
slaughterhouse.
Records/Log book
(departure from the farm)
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

71. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.5.xiiChickens being transported are
in a good state of health.
Veterinary Health
Certificate/VSP
5.5.xivA transport or movement
permit is obtained prior to
shipping chickens as required
by the country regulations with
animal health certificate signed
by a licensed veterinarian.
Veterinary Shipping Permit
5.5.xvIn cases where in the
establishment seeks the
services of a second (2
nd
) party
to ship the live chicken, the
shipper is properly informed of
the recommendations stated in
a to xiii.
AO 8 License Accreditation
(2
nd
party)
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

72. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

73. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.6.iWhen a problem arises, be it a disease, a chemical hazard issue, or a physical safety matter, record
keeping is central to any effort to trace the source of the problem and eliminate it. The OIE Guide
Farming Practices for Animal Production recommends the ability to trace animals at least one step
forward and at least one step backward from the current holding. Hence, as far as is practicable, the
farmers kept records of:
Record History
-Animal identification
-Animal source records especially import animals
-Feed records
-Animal Health (Treatment and Vaccination) records
-Animal Movement Records
-Personnel Health records
-Breeding records
-Laboratory records
-Sanitation and Hygiene records
-Pest control records
-Training records
-Waste Management records
-Production records
-Procurement records
-Storage records
-Visitor records
-Transportation records
-Traceability records (e.g. animal/lot/batch ID, customer record, etc.)
RECORD-KEEPING

74. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.6.iiRecords are kept for a
minimum of 3 years or a time
specified by Government
directives.
Records
RECORD-KEEPING

75. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

76. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.7 Egg management
5.7.iEgg collection workers sanitize
their hands prior to handling
eggs and between handling
floor eggs and nest eggs.
Manual of Operation
Check wash
room/Protocol of
Hygiene and Sanitation
Photo Documentation
5.7.iiAll eggs found to be cracked,
defective and/or dirty are
identified and appropriately
sorted and packed for proper
disposition. All eggs collected
from the floor are placed in
separate trays and labeled.
Manual of Operation
Check wash
room/Protocol of
Hygiene and Sanitation
Photo Documentation
5.7.iiiAll eggs are sorted in a clean
well-ventilated cool area after
sorting.
Check segregation area
or egg room
Photo Documentation
EGG MANAGEMENT

77. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
5.7.ivEggs are transported in
appropriate transport vehicles
(insulated, refrigerated and/or
ventilated), and delivered to
their destination as quickly as
possible to maintain their
freshness.
AO 8
Photo Documentation
Maintenance /Validation
Record
5.7.vPlastic egg trays are cleaned
and sanitized after each use;
carton eggs, trays should be
disposed of appropriately after
use.
Records of cleaning /
Photo Documentation
5.7.viRecord of eggs collected and
sold/ shipped are kept and
maintained properly.
Records of cleaning /
Photo Documentation
EGG MANAGEMENT

78. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
Farm Components
Feed, Veterinary Inputs, and Water
Chicken Health Management
Transportation and Storage
Record-keeping
Egg Management
Review and Evaluation of Practices
SCOPE
Farm Management

79. PNS: CODE OF GAHP FOR CHICKEN BROILERS LAYERS
REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF PRACTICES
Practicesshouldbecheckedforcomplianceandevaluation
foreffectivenessanddo-abilityonaregularbasis.Incases
whereprovisionsarenolongerapplicable,theymaybe
amended.

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