The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) of the Department of Agriculture of the Republic of the Philippines will conduct an on-site audit in Paraguay from December 2 to 18, 2024, to evaluate the country's meat export authorization for bovine, porcine, and poultry species. The audit will assess the official controls implemented by the Official Veterinary Service and will cover visits to laboratories, livestock establishments, offices, entry and exit points, and livestock fairs. This is a crucial step in the negotiation process initiated in 2020, aiming to ensure that Paraguay's sanitary practices meet the international standards required by the Philippines.