2023-12-11 12:13:00
Title: Songkhla Livestock to Vaccinate 3,000 Pets and Stray Dogs Amid Rabies Outbreak
The Songkhla Provincial Livestock Office has declared a temporary epidemic zone in the Tha Yai Market area, Village No. 3, Kuan Lang Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, due to the outbreak of rabies in stray dogs. The outbreak was discovered after 15 stray dogs were found sick with rabies, prompting the office to take action.
Mr. Phinit Sawatdiraksa, Songkhla Provincial Livestock officer, announced that nearly 3,000 pets and stray dogs will be vaccinated in a 5-kilometer radius from the affected area. The vaccination efforts will be carried out in coordination with Livestock District 9, local administrative organizations, and volunteers.
Additionally, the Songkhla Province has sent suspected dog heads to a laboratory for testing. Most of the tested samples were found to have rabies germs, indicating a large outbreak. While there have been no cases of rabies infection in pets this year, the public is urged to remain vigilant and vaccinate their pets against rabies.
The Songkhla Provincial Public Health Office is also campaigning for people to be aware of the risk of rabies infection and to seek vaccination in the event of being bitten or scratched by an animal. Rabies is a deadly disease, and prompt vaccination is crucial in preventing its spread.
The efforts to vaccinate pets and stray dogs are crucial in containing the spread of rabies and protecting public health. It is important for pet owners to cooperate with the vaccination campaign and ensure the safety of their animals and the community at large.]
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