THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday that it had launched two livestock data systems to help convert information into faster decisions on production, animal health, and food security.
“Better information means better decisions. Better coordination means faster response,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said.
“If we know what animals we have, where they are, and what is happening in the field, we can detect problems earlier, respond faster, improve productivity, and protect livelihoods,” he added.
The Animal Management Information System (AMIS) and Livestock Registry System (LRS), developed under Republic Act 12308, or the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act, will initially integrate administrative data from four major livestock agencies.
The other agencies involved are the Bureau of Animal Industry, Philippine Carabao Center, National Dairy Authority and the National Meat Inspection Service.
The DA said AMIS would serve as central repository for animal industry information from municipal to national levels.
It will gather data on animal production and inventory, health and vaccination, facilities, supply and demand, trade, feeds, prices, research and technologies, diseases, and government programs.
The system will process, validate, and analyze the information to generate reports, forecasts, maps, and other decision-support tools for government, farmers, livestock producers, researchers, and policymakers.
The LRS, meanwhile, will serve as master list of eligible beneficiaries of the Animal Competitiveness Enhancement Fund.
The Bureau of Animal Industry’s tasks include managing the two systems, while the livestock agencies will contribute data, technical expertise, and validation based on their respective mandates.
The broader 2027 rollout is expected to feature expanded datasets, wider agency participation, and enhanced analytics and decision-support capabilities.
