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NEUTERING: ONE OF THE STRATEGIES IN THE INTENSIFICATION OF THE RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM
August 2, 2022In the latest year (2022), the Intensification of Rabies Control Program of the Office of the City Veterinarian has proven its effectiveness in repressing the Animal Rabies cases in Davao City. The four (4) components of the program, namely: Impounding, Neutering, Vaccination, and Information Education Campaign (IEC), with diligent attention to the Promotion of Responsible Pet Ownership (RPO). Eradicating rabies by controlling the dog and cat population in the most humane way possible is neutering. By sterilizing dogs and cats, pet owners will do their part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens. Neutering and spaying prevent unwanted litter, help protect pets against some serious health problems and may reduce many of the behavioral problems associated with mating instincts and eventually control the spread of rabies. Limiting the dog and cat population does not only help lessen the occurrence of rabies transmission but also eases the target required for optimal rabies vaccination coverage. One of the humane approaches in controlling the dog and cat population is only through sterilization methods such as Castration. City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) targets to castrate 7000 heads of dogs and cats until first quarter of the calendar year 2023. Since January up to July of the current year, there were 37 out of 182 barangays that were provided with free pet castration services . A total of 2,936 heads were castrated; 1,658 dogs and 1,278 cats, with 2,121 clients served. Through the office of the City Government of Davao, the Intensification of Rabies Control is still an ongoing activity/ program gearing its goal to a RABIES FREE DAVAO CITY. Dog and cat free castration conducted at Purok Sto. Niño, Brgy. Buhangin, Davao City on July 29, 2022. Dog and cat free castration conducted at Tugbok Proper, Davao City on July 25, 2022. Dog and cat free castration conducted at the clinic of the City Veterinarian’s Office, Ground Floor, City Hall Annex Bldg, Pichon St., Davao City on June, 2022.... Read more...
Recognition of Best Public Market in Davao Region
May 31, 2022The National Meat Inspection Service RTOC XI launching this year’s recognition for the Best LGU Public Market in Davao Region which commence this month of May and the final evaluation will be in October 2022 in Celebration of Meat Safety Consciousness Week . The program aims to ensure the continuity of meat safety in post abattoir and provide a safe and quality meat to the consumer. The public markets to join this activity are Bankerohan, Agdao, Toril, Mintal , Calinan and Bunawan. The evaluation is targeted once in every 2 months. In coordination with the LGU of Davao particularly the Meat, Livestock and Fish inspection Division of City Veterinarian’s Office started the evaluation of meat section in Agdao with 34 stalls and Bunawan Public Market with 3 stalls last May 13, 2022. On May 20, 2022, meat section of the public markets in Toril, Mintal and Calinan were evaluated having 44, 14 and 33 stalls, respectively. The Bankerohan Public market will be scheduled soon. Evaluation criteria focus on Good Manufacturing Practices that includes personal hygiene, display table and counters, equipment and utensils being used, display of meat that includes documents (MIC’s, COMI’s) and waste disposal. The checklist provided is based on IRR of PD 856 (Sanitation Code of the Phils) ; NMIS AO 5 & 6 ( Rules and Regulation on Hygienic Handling of Newly Slaughtered, Chilled Frozen and Thawed Meat in meat markets). A Meat Market Stall Standard sticker (MMSS) with corresponding color coding will be posted in the meat stall that pass the evaluation. Red Color – Outstanding – 90-100% ratingGreen Color- Very Satisfactory – 70-98 % ratingYellow Color – Satisfactory – 50-69 % rating... Read more...
Rabies Awareness Month
April 28, 2022Rabies Awareness and advocacy is a year-round campaign that peaks during Rabies Awareness Month. The National Rabies Prevention and Control Committee (NRPCC) and the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) are working together to achieve the goals of Republic Act No. 9482 (Anti-rabies Act of 2007), which aims to protect and promote people’s right to health through various prevention and eradication procedures. For the next five years, the theme is “Rabies-free na pusa’t aso, kaligtasan ng pamilyang Pilipino” (2022-2027). As a result, the campaign focuses on teaching pet owners about the importance of having their dogs and cats registered and vaccinated; as well as, controlling the dog population, improving the health and welfare of both owned and stray dogs, reducing the number of stray dogs to a manageable level, and promote responsible pet ownership. Rabies is a human infection caused by a transdermal bite or scratch from an infected animal, such as dogs or cats. Rabies is a commonly misunderstood disease that is 100 percent lethal but 100 percent avoidable. Although it is not one of the top causes of death and morbidity in the country, it is regarded as a significant public health issue because it is one of the most quickly lethal infections. In line with the celebration of the Rabies Awareness Month the City Veterinarian’s Office held a FREE neutering where all pets are welcome to participate which began on March 3, 2022 to selected 12 barangays in Davao City namely Brgy. Catalunan Grande, Brgy. 1-A, Brgy. Bago Gallera, Brgy. Catalunan Pequeño, Brgy. Langub, Brgy. Ilang, Brgy. Riverside, Brgy. Tugbok Proper, Brgy. Centro Agdao, Brgy. Hizon Brgy. Los Amigos, and Brgy. Tacunan with a total of 1, 468 no. of heads castrated and 1, 028 no. of clients served . Hence, we began providing FREE anti-rabies vaccination last March 16, 2022 to selected 6 barangays in the city namely Brgy. Marilog, Brgy. Riverside, Brgy. Malagos, Brgy. Lacson, Brgy. Cat. Grande and Brgy. San Isidro with a total of 4, 925 number of heads vaccinated and 2, 706 number of clients served wherein all pets are welcome. Dog and cat castration at Brgy Riverside, Calinan District, Davao City on March 18, 2022 Dog and cat castration at Brgy Tugbok , Tugbok District, Davao City on March 21, 2022 Dog and cat castration at PEHA, Brgy Hizon, Buhangin District, Davao City on March 25, 2022.... Read more...

Hog Repopulation Program by Department of Agriculture
December 28, 2021On December 1, 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office XI delivered 130 heads piglets to Brgy. Dominga, Brgy. Lamanan and Brgy. Inayangan as part of the Repopulation Program of the African Swine Fever (ASF) affected areas. These hogs are sourced by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) from certified ASF-free farms and serve as sentinel pigs. Listed below is the distribution of the animals. DISTRIBUTION OF PIGLETS Barangay No. Of Heads No. Of recipients Lamanan 30 10 Inayangan 40 15 Dominga 60 30 Daily monitoring of hogs ensues, following the Sentinel Protocol stipulated in Administrative Order No. 30, Series of 2021 of the Department of Agriculture. The herd will be under observation for forty days for any clinical signs related to ASF and other infectious diseases. The farmer recipients of sentinel stocks, and with the supervision of the City Veterinarian’s Office personnel, must submit the duly accomplished ASF Health Declaration Form (Annex F) to the BAI and DA ASF Prevention and Control Program. On January 10, 2021, the last day of monitoring, the Davao City Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (DCADDL) personnel under the City veterinarian’s Office will collect blood samples from the sentinel pigs for ASF Test. If results are positive, the depopulation of the herd follows. But if the test results are negative, the sentinel pigs can be slaughtered for human consumption or use as breeders. Once all the representative animals in the three barangays tested negative for ASF antigen, the DA will upgrade the ASF Zoning Classification of the areas from Pink (buffer zone) to Yellow (surveillance zone). To recall, in February 2020, African Swine Fever infected three barangays, namely, Dominga, Lamanan, and Inayangan. It resulted in the depopulation of hogs within a one-kilometer radius of the infected areas to contain the disease. And as a consequence, the livelihood of swine raisers was greatly affected. However, to lessen the financial strain, the distressed farmers were indemnified by Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, and by the Department of Agriculture, Regional Field Office XI.... Read more...

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