Mandate

1. Formulate measures for the consideration of the sanggunian, and provide technical assistance and support to the governor or mayor, as the case may be, in carrying out measures to ensure the delivery of basic services and provision of adequate facilities pursuant to Section 17 of this Code;
2. Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the governor or mayor, as the case may be, implement the same, particularly those which have to do with veterinary-related activities which the governor or mayor is empowered to implement and which the sanggunian is empowered to provide for under this Code;
3. In addition to the foregoing duties and functions, the veterinarian shall:
   • Advise the governor or the mayor, as the case may be, on all matters pertaining to the slaughter of animals for human consumption and the regulation of slaughterhouses;
   • Regulate the keeping of domestic animals;
   • Regulate and inspect poultry, milk and dairy products for public consumption;
   • Enforce all laws and regulations for the prevention of cruelty to animals; and
   • Take the necessary measures to eradicate, prevent or cure all forms of animal diseases;
4. Be in the frontline of veterinary related activities, such as in the outbreak of highly-contagious and deadly diseases, and in situations resulting in the depletion of animals for work and human consumption, particularly those arising from and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;
5. Recommend to the sanggunian and advise the governor or mayor, as the case may be, on all other matters relative to veterinary services which will increase the number and improve the quality of livestock, poultry and other domestic animals used for work or human consumption; and
6. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.