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DA ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
No. 15
Series of 2010
SUBJECT: ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR CONSERVATION AND UTILIZATION OF DOMESTICATED NATIVE FOOD ANIMALS
WHEREAS, the Philippine Constitution provides for the preservation, conservati
on and development of the patrimony and a comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform;
WHEREAS, the Philippines has rich animal biodiversity among them are the commonly termed native animals which are economic value;
WHEREAS, Philippine native animals such as pigs, ducks and chicken that are used for food are usually discriminated because of their small body size, slow growth rate and unpredictable performance;
WHEREAS, these negative attributes are outweighed by the native animalsโ ability to adapt, survive and reproduce under adverse condition with low production inputs;
WHEREAS, there is a gradual appreciation on native animal products as food in terms of taste and neutraceutical (health) benefits which command a premium price;
WHEREAS, in support of organic agriculture, the potential of native animals should be harnessed in providing income to alleviate rural poverty;
WHEREAS, there are existing efforts on conservation, propagation and utilization however they are fragmented hence a more comprehensive program has to be harmoniously implemented;
NOW THEREFORE, I, PROCESOS J. ALCALA, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, in accordance with the powers vested in me by law, do hereby issue this Administrative Order Establishing a Program for Conservation and Utilization of Domesticated Native Food Animals and directs the Bureau of Animal Industry to:
1.Formulate, in close consultation with stakeholders a Road Map for the development of domesticated native food animals to include among others the following components:
a. Strengthen the existing National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center of the BAI to become the Central Coordinating Center and Gene Pool for NAtive Pigs and Poultry;
b. Task the various DA Regional Field Units to develop this initiative by including this project in the existing animal production centers of stockfarms;
c. Establish research collaboration among state universities and other research institutions for technical support in the areas of biotechnology and other fields that promotes the development of the sector;
2. Create a Technical Working Group to facilitate preparatory activities in the drafting of the Road Map, guidelines and other support program including the submission of supplemental budgetary requirement. Expenses incurred in the conduct of preparatory activities including honoraria for resource persons for 2010 shall be charged under the Special Projects Fund of the BAI. This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately. NUESTRO
Director
Approved
PROCESO J. ALCALA
Secretary
