Dog neutering (Castration) is one of the highlights as the province joined the nation in celebrating the World Rabies Day celebration last September 28.
Several activities were also conducted like information, education and communication campaign on animal and human rabies virus.
The Provincial Government together with the Municipal Government of Montevista also conducted a massive registration and vaccination in all dogs.
The activity was held at the Evacuation Center, Poblacion, Montevista, Davao de Oro on September 29-30, 2020.
The activity was spear haded by the Provincial Veterinary’s Office (PVO) in partnership with Municipal Agriculturist Office (MAGRO) of Montevista through their Veterinary Section.
As one of the priorities in global health, the celebration was held on to raise people’s awareness on the impact of rabies and how it can be prevented and to control their population.
According to Dr. Dannie A. Apelo, Veterinarian-IV, the provincial government manifested strong support and commitment to the national goal of making Davao de Oro a rabies free province.
“This is the first time in the province that we conducted a massive dog castration. Nagpahigayon ta ug pagkapon sa atong mga lalaki nga iro, diin usa kini ka pamaagi para sa pag control sa population sa nagkadaghan nga iro diri sa atuang probinisya,” said Dr. Apelo.
Helping implement the program are the health experts from the PVO together with the various groups from the different sector, in coordination with the veterinarian’s of the 11 municipalities of the province that supports the anti-rabies campaign. (Rey Antibo, ID Davao de Oro)
