Republic of the Philippines
Department of Agriculture
BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
MEMORANDUM cincuLAR_OS”
TO : ALL CONCERNED
FROM SIMEON S, AMURAO JR, DVM, MBA, CESO IV
OFFICER IN CHARGE, DIRECTOR
DATE ‘ 21 SEPTEMBER 2016
DATE ‘i ADDITIONAL HEALTH ATTESTATION REGARDING SCREWWORM
FOR EXPORT OF DOGS TO THE USA.
Pursuant to the regulation of the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS), all dogs for export to the USA
must be accompanied by a certificate signed by an Official Veterinarian stating that the
dog has been inspected and found to be free from screwworm within five (5) days
before the date of departure. This will be the basis on the issuance of Veterinary Health
Certificate (Export Certificate) which will be valid for Ten (10) days.
Only screwworm certified free dogs will be allowed to enter the USA.
For your guidance.