Over 100 tonnes of pork carcasses confiscated by DVS
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) seized 114 tonnes of pig carcass, estimated to be worth RM3.05 million, involving the transfer of carcasses without approval in 18 cases of seizure from 2024 until last July. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the seizures involved sales […]
Place Borneo partners DVS to achieve rabies-free Sarawak by 2030
KUCHING: Place Borneo Sdn Bhd recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), making the company a vital part of the state’s mission to eliminate rabies and achieve a rabies-free Sarawak by 2030. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by DVS director Datuk Dr Adrian Susin Ambud and Place Borneo […]
Sufficient cows available in Sarawak for Aidiladha
KUCHING: The state has enough cows to meet the demand for sacrificial offerings for this year’s Hari Raya Aidiladha, said Datuk Dr Adrian Susin Ambud. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) director said DVS has received applications for the slaughter and inspection of cows for the celebration. “The subsidiary company PPES Ternak has sold […]
Mobile anti-rabies vaccination for dogs comes to Sibu Jaya
SIBU: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sarawak is bringing its mobile anti-rabies vaccination programme for dogs to Sibu Jaya on July 29. According to Penghulu Wong Chiu Uo, the next rabies vaccination programme will be held at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Tian Hua. “The programme will start from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. […]
Vaccinate your dogs and cats to curb rabies
SERIAN: Pet owners have been advised to vaccinate their dogs and cats against rabies. Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sarawak director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud appealed to them to do so at the nearest veterinary clinic or government veterinary office. This, he said is very important because prevention is better than cure. “It is compulsory […]
Measures constantly being implemented to stop African Swine Fever
KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) has implemented control measures to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) and carried out surveillance activities and awareness campaigns, including Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) since March 2021. Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said DVS was […]
ASF in Sarawak under control
KUCHING: The African Swine Fever (ASF) situation in Sarawak is under control – there are no reports of new infections. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was proof of his ministry’s effective control measures implemented by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). “Sarawak exports 2,000 pigs […]
Monthly programmes to prevent rabies
KUCHING: Mass Vaccination, Dog Licensing and Microchipping programmes will be held monthly in six areas to reduce the spread of rabies. The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) will conduct the programmes to provide the public with easy access to vaccinate and license their pet dogs. “In order to control and […]
Stop buying, selling wild boar meat to curb swine fever
KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is advising the public against buying and selling wild boar meat or keeping live wild boars to prevent the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease. Sarawak Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas declared Kapit Division and Telang Usan […]
Action of enforcement officers under scrutiny
KUCHING: KUCHING: Five men believed to be enforcement officers allegedly committed trespass at a house at Mile 9, Kuching-Serian Road to catch and put to sleep (PTS) a female family dog named Mumu and six of its month-old puppies. A daughter of the dog owner, who only wants to be known as Voon, said that […]