Microchips Inserted In 400 Dogs in Thiruvananthapuram

A month after the launch of the Rabies-Animal Birth Control Scheme (R-ABC), microchips were inserted in 400 dogs and pet licenses have been issued to 300 dogs in Thiruvananthapuram.

The scheme, which was launched in June, is being implemented at the veterinary centres in Pettah, Pongummoodu and Kudappanakunnu.

Pet licenses

The license is issued for the dogs after two doses of vaccination; primary and booster dozes. The 15-digit identification number in the microchip will help trace the details of the dog and its owner.

For registration, the dog breeder should enter his/her details along with the details of the dog in the registration form. The next step of this scheme is to enter the details provided by the breeder in a database of dogs in the city. The software for the database will be developed and maintained by Information Kerala Mission.

Unique ID for pets and dog breeders

After registration, a unique ID will be issued for both dog breeders and pets. The details included either in the ID cards or the 15-digit identification number in the microchip will help search the details of the pet from the database. The vaccination process will be conducted annually and the regular vaccinations will be completed during this period.

Prem Jain, senior veterinary surgeon at Pettah Hospital said,”The vaccination should be taken regularly and it was found that most of the breeders are least bothered about vaccination. The immunity power of the pets can only be developed through vaccination. The scheme also monitors whether the owners are taking regular vaccination for the pets. A dog which was vaccinated this month should be given vaccination before the corresponding month next year.”

 A special alert will be given to the dog owner to renew the license before 15 days of the due date. The dog owners who do not practice this rule will be fined.

Licence will be given to pets for which the primary and booster doses of vaccination have been administered.

“An animal birth control programme will also be implemented simultaneously with the proposed scheme to control the population of stray dogs in the city. The programme aims at vaccination of at least 70% of the total population of dogs against rabies. Through animal birth control programme and vaccination coverage, rabies can be brought under control,” said Prem Jain

Source: The Time Of India

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