Description
The Animal Health Directorate carries out periodic initiatives to vaccinate animals against epidemic diseases, as well as spraying for disease vectors and external parasites affecting farm animals. These services are offered entirely free of charge to livestock and farm animal owners in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as part of the directorate's strategic plan and its efforts to control and prevent animal epidemic diseases. Livestock and farm animal owners can register for the service by contacting the concerned personnel through the communication channels listed in this guide in order to be included in the directorate's vaccination schedule.
To apply for this service, registration can be done with the Clinics and Disease Control Section via the following contact methods:
Phone: 17987304 - 17987294
Email: Vetclinic@mun.gov.bh
Beneficiaries
Citizen
Commercial Entity
Other Entities
Service Procedures and Steps
Service Procedures and Steps
1. Request Submission
Submit the request by contacting the Clinics and Disease Control Section.
2. Scheduling an Appointment
An appointment for vaccination is scheduled based on the section's plan.
3. Vaccinating the Animals
Animals are vaccinated based on their type and the type of vaccination required.
4. Administrating Booster Dose
The booster dose is administered according to the type of animal and vaccination.
5. Completion of Service
The service is completed, and the next vaccination is scheduled.
Submit the request by contacting the Clinics and Disease Control Section.
2. Scheduling an Appointment
An appointment for vaccination is scheduled based on the section's plan.
3. Vaccinating the Animals
Animals are vaccinated based on their type and the type of vaccination required.
4. Administrating Booster Dose
The booster dose is administered according to the type of animal and vaccination.
5. Completion of Service
The service is completed, and the next vaccination is scheduled.
The required documents
The required documents
Animal Numbers and Types
Service fee
Service fee
No service fee
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
1. Adhere to the scheduled vaccination of animals to prevent diseases.
2. Inform the veterinarian if any clinical symptoms are observed in the animals.
3. Do not use antibiotics in a random manner or without the supervision of a veterinarian.
4. Maintain the cleanliness of animal shelters. Treat and prevent animals from internal and external parasites.
5. Avoid overcrowding animals in one barn.
6. Provide animal feed that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
If the animal owner suspects an epidemic disease or is informed of an outbreak, they should do the following:
1. Immediately isolate the sick or suspected animals from healthy ones.
2. Cooperate with relevant authorities in examining and collecting samples, as well as tagging animals for post result follow-up.
3. Do not introduce any new animals, birds, or poultry into the animal barn.
4. Follow the instructions of the concerned authorities and implement quarantine measures, restricting the movement of animals, equipment, and tools on the premises.
5. Do not transfer, slaughter, or sell products of sick or suspected animals from the infected unit unless authorized by the competent authority.
2. Inform the veterinarian if any clinical symptoms are observed in the animals.
3. Do not use antibiotics in a random manner or without the supervision of a veterinarian.
4. Maintain the cleanliness of animal shelters. Treat and prevent animals from internal and external parasites.
5. Avoid overcrowding animals in one barn.
6. Provide animal feed that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
If the animal owner suspects an epidemic disease or is informed of an outbreak, they should do the following:
1. Immediately isolate the sick or suspected animals from healthy ones.
2. Cooperate with relevant authorities in examining and collecting samples, as well as tagging animals for post result follow-up.
3. Do not introduce any new animals, birds, or poultry into the animal barn.
4. Follow the instructions of the concerned authorities and implement quarantine measures, restricting the movement of animals, equipment, and tools on the premises.
5. Do not transfer, slaughter, or sell products of sick or suspected animals from the infected unit unless authorized by the competent authority.
FAQs
FAQs
What are the responsibilities of the animal owner?
1. Take necessary biosecurity measures based on the instructions of the relevant authorities to prevent or minimize the risk of animals contracting epidemic diseases.
2. Proactively vaccinate animals against epidemic diseases and cooperate with relevant authorities in executing their vaccination and epidemiological investigation programs.
3. Follow the instructions of the veterinarian and relevant authorities regarding biosecurity procedures.
4. Immediately report to the relevant authorities or your veterinarian in case of unusual mortality rates, abortion, or suspicion of an epidemic disease.
5. Isolate sick or suspected animals in a separate area from healthy animals.
6. Do not introduce new animals unless they are confirmed to be free from diseases and have been vaccinated.
7. Implement the approved epidemic and endemic disease control and prevention program as required by the relevant authorities.
8. Maintain records and documentation related to all operations in the farm or barn for the duration specified by the Ministry.
9. Follow animal welfare requirements in accordance with Law No. (52) of the year 2014 and its Executive Regulation No. (37) of the year 2020.
10. Do not sell products until the withdrawal period or safety period for veterinary drugs or pesticides used on treated animals has passed.
11. Ensure the health of animals and isolate sick animals or those receiving treatment until they recover.
12. Train and educate workers regularly and enforce proper health practices.
13. Conduct health checks for farm or barn workers and maintain their health records.
14. Prohibit workers from working in the farm or barn if they are suspected of being infected with a contagious disease.
What are the channels for service submission?
Register with the Clinics and Disease Control Section via the following communication channels:
• Phone: 17987304 - 17987294
• Email: Vetclinic@mun.gov.bh
1. Take necessary biosecurity measures based on the instructions of the relevant authorities to prevent or minimize the risk of animals contracting epidemic diseases.
2. Proactively vaccinate animals against epidemic diseases and cooperate with relevant authorities in executing their vaccination and epidemiological investigation programs.
3. Follow the instructions of the veterinarian and relevant authorities regarding biosecurity procedures.
4. Immediately report to the relevant authorities or your veterinarian in case of unusual mortality rates, abortion, or suspicion of an epidemic disease.
5. Isolate sick or suspected animals in a separate area from healthy animals.
6. Do not introduce new animals unless they are confirmed to be free from diseases and have been vaccinated.
7. Implement the approved epidemic and endemic disease control and prevention program as required by the relevant authorities.
8. Maintain records and documentation related to all operations in the farm or barn for the duration specified by the Ministry.
9. Follow animal welfare requirements in accordance with Law No. (52) of the year 2014 and its Executive Regulation No. (37) of the year 2020.
10. Do not sell products until the withdrawal period or safety period for veterinary drugs or pesticides used on treated animals has passed.
11. Ensure the health of animals and isolate sick animals or those receiving treatment until they recover.
12. Train and educate workers regularly and enforce proper health practices.
13. Conduct health checks for farm or barn workers and maintain their health records.
14. Prohibit workers from working in the farm or barn if they are suspected of being infected with a contagious disease.
What are the channels for service submission?
Register with the Clinics and Disease Control Section via the following communication channels:
• Phone: 17987304 - 17987294
• Email: Vetclinic@mun.gov.bh