Vet Services’ rabies vaccination programme to curb outbreak

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Sarawak Veterinary Officer, Ainul Abu Seman Riza and several aides were in Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Batu 7, Matang, Kuching

By NAZIRY HARIZAN

KUCHING: The Rabies Vaccination Programme organised by the Department of Veterinary Services (JPV) for free is to help prevent the outbreak of rabies amongst pet dogs.

“We estimated that more than a hundred pet dogs will be vaccinated today,” said Sarawak veterinary officer Ainul Riza Abu Seman during the programme at SJK Chung Hua Batu 7, Matang here today.

Husband and Magretta Jawai each hold a pet dog (Loki and Curut).

Meanwhile, one of Matang residents, Magretta Jawai said that she was grateful for the efforts made by JPV to provide the vaccines for free.

“If I go to a nearby veterinary clinic, the cost to get the vaccine can reach up to a hundred,” she explained.

Magretta knew of the programme through the website and proceeded to bring her pet dogs (Loki and Curut) to get the vaccine shots.

Another resident, Stefani Noem was also grateful for the actions taken by JPV to go to the ground to provide vaccines to pet dogs in Matang area.

The woman, who brought her pet dog named Boris, suggested that the department should conduct such activities regularly to prevent domesticated dogs from contracting rabies.

Andy Toh together with Chiecie waiting for the vaccination shot.

A Form 3 student, Andy Toh was also delighted by the free vaccination programme.
Meanwhile, Amelia Sawat John Jutie, 36, hoped that the dog licensing fee could be reduced or subsidised similar to the free vaccine injections.

She revealed that the nursing licenses for her pet dogs (Broddy and Nommy) costs RM129 a year.

Geris Kabol (right)

Another resident, Geris Kabol has called for a dog sterilisation effort in the Matang Jaya area.

“The number of dogs around the residential areas is too much, perhaps through sterilisation, we can reduce their population,” said Geris, who lives in Matang Jaya.

Geris added that it was to ensure that the species did not multiply rapidly resulting in the transmission of rabies as well as sympathy towards stray dogs.

He also urged the responsible parties to continue monitoring and provide a special place to keep stray dogs.

“This can help pet owners to look for a suitable pet dog,” he said.

A German Shepherd among the largest dog breed present for the vaccination

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