Madurai: As many as 1,026 dogs were vaccinated as part of the free anti-rabies vaccination drive organised in Madurai on World Rabies Day on Monday.
The drive was held at three government centres for veterinary care in Tallakulam, Thirupparankundram and Palanganatham. The initiative was inaugurated by district collector Dr TG Vinay in the presence of Dr R Rajathilagan, regional joint director of animal husbandry, Madurai, at Government Veterinary Polyclinic, Tallakulam,. “Nowadays, more pet owners are aware about the importance of rabies vaccination. Today, we had an overwhelming response,” said Dr K Vairavasamy, senior veterinary doctor at the polyclinic. He added that the first rabies vaccination must be administered when the dog is three and a half months old, followed by booster shots every year thereafter. All Covid-19 safety precautions were followed during the drive.
In Tirunelveli district, veterinary clinical complex, under the directorate of Clinics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli, organized a rabies awareness programme and free vaccination camp for dogs on Monday at Ramayanpatti. The camp was inaugurated by D Magesh Kumar, deputy commissioner of police, crime and traffic, Tirunelveli.