The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) on September 28, organised anti-rabies vaccination camps across the state to mark the international awareness campaign— “World Rabies Day” (WRD) on the theme “One Health, Zero Death”.
Kiphire: In Kiphire, the event was conducted at District Veterinary Hospital Kiphire, wherein, CVO Kiphire, Dr. Wezolo Sami highlighted the significance of the day.
According to a DIPR report, Dr. Wezolo stated that World Rabies Day was observed to promote the fight against rabies, raise awareness on its prevention and celebrate the achievements the world has made against this deadly disease.
The CVO mentioned that rabies was a fatal but preventable viral disease.
At the camp, a total of 50 dogs received anti-rabies vaccine.
Tuensang: A free vaccination drive for dogs was conducted at Old Medical Ward B, Tuensang.
According to a DIPR report, in the opening remarks, veterinary assistant surgeon, Dr. Aojongshi explained briefly on the importance of vaccination of pet dogs and its safety for human beings. He also advised the owners to vaccinate their dogs above three months and on yearly basis.
Peren: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Peren township, World Rabies Day was celebrated at Peren town hall.
According to a DIPR report, CVO Dr. Namsui Thou, in the keynote address, spoke on the importance of prevention of rabies and precautionary measures.
VAS Peren, Dr. Lhuveta spoke on the theme while VAS Tening, Dr. Suiyipeube shared the importance of housing, vaccination procurement, feeding, etc with regard to poultry farming.
Other highlights included speech from ward chairman, Peren Town and assistant commandant, 5th Assam Rifles Peren, free anti-rabies vaccination and distribution of kuroiler chicks.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of 16th World Rabies Day, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (CoVSc&AH), Jalukie, in collaboration with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Peren organised a free vaccination against rabies-cum-animal health camp at Mhaikam village, Peren district.
At the programme, professor & head Dr. Shyamananda Mukherjee, professor & head, departments of VPE & VCC, CoVSc&AH, Dr. Jayathangaraj and senior scientist, KVK Peren, Dr. Babita inaugurated the free vaccination & animal health camp.
Altogether, 60 dogs were vaccinated against rabies while a total of 212 cases of canine, porcine and bovine species were treated and free medicines were distributed.
Later, a lecture on rabies, its prevention and control were delivered by CoVSc&AH Jalukie, assistant professor, Dr. Keneisezo Kuotsu while assistant professor, Dr. Amrit Gogoi highlighted significance of WRD.
Longleng: Longleng observed WRD in the conference hall of DPDB with Longleng Town Council (LTC) and All Ward Union Longleng Town.
In a press release, VS Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Aoyimsen Jamir informed that the meeting was chaired by SDO (C) & LTC administrator, Throngdiba Sangtam while significance of the day was shared by VAS Longleng, Dr. Vilie Medoze.
The meeting was followed by presentation of the draft with regard to adoption of “Dog Registration & Proper Control of Dogs; Rules and Regulations 2022” by Dr. Aoyimsen Jamir.
The house unanimously agreed to adopt the draft proposal in principle put forward by the AH&VS department.
The meeting agreed that LTC in collaboration with All Ward Union Longleng Town would adopt Dog Registration & Proper Control of Dogs Rules and Regulations, mass registration and vaccination of dogs under LTC would be carried out in the month of October, which will be technically assisted by the department.
