Trang rabies epidemic! Investigate the disease, identify the virus in the dog’s brain. repeated severe disease The provincial livestock announced a temporary zone, speeding up the limit, asking animals to be vaccinated. The infection can be transmitted to people.
27 Feb. ’23 – Ms. Chattima Chanthaphan, veterinary professional The Trang Livestock Office revealed that the province had announced a temporary epidemic area. type of rabies According to the Animal Epidemic Act B.E. 2558
It appeared that in the area of Ban Phru Yai, Village No. 2, Bang Mak Subdistrict, Kantang District, Trang Province, a sick dog died of rabies. Virological test results Rabies Virus Found in Dog Brain which is a serious epidemic Can be contacted in dogs, cats, as well as people. and other mammals
It was also found that the dog died of rabies. In the area of Ban Tha Chin Nuea, Village No. 6, Bang Rak Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, Trang Province, where the two dead dogs were the district livestock office officials And provincial livestock, including staff from the Public Health Office of Trang Province, have visited the area to investigate the origin of the disease.
From the investigation of the disease, it is known that The first dog that died in Bang Mak Subdistrict was a dog owned by Raised in the home area and in their own garden not vaccinated against rabies before Two abnormal symptoms were noticed and taken to the clinic for treatment. And there are 7 other animals in the same house, a dog and a cat. Currently, the symptoms of the disease are being monitored.
As for the dogs that died in Bang Rak Sub-district, the cause was probably from stray dogs in that area. or source of disease in mammals Types of rodents such as rats, squirrels, etc. that dogs come into contact with. Because the puppy is only 4 months old and has not been vaccinated against rabies.
The owner said Puppies running around the house run not far There is a stray dog near the house. but not sure touch or not But if it’s the remains of dead animals Puppies play and chew And in the house there is another dog, there is surveillance.
However, after a dog died The road has a duty to expand the disease containment area from 1 kilometer to 5 kilometers in order to limit the spread of the virus outside the area.
After the dog was found dead Officials have launched a public relations campaign for people to bring dogs and cats. to be vaccinated against rabies While the rabies vaccine is not enough. Because it has to wait for the local government. Set up a budget to buy vaccines to inject dogs and cats of the people.
As for the people who were exposed to dogs that died of unknown causes. things to see a doctor for the doctor to perform a medical examination or vaccinate against rabies along with a campaign for people in Trang province who raise dogs and cats Please bring your pet to be vaccinated. to prevent rabies
In which domestic dog rabies in Trang province was found to have an epidemic in 2020 and in 2023, rabies-infected dogs were found. Rabies can be prevented. If bringing dogs and cats to vaccinate against disease