The Department of Livestock Development manages the rabies problem in Thailand

Veterinarian Somchuan Rattanamangalanon, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development, said that from the continuous dissemination of knowledge about rabies, including protecting oneself and pets from rabies to the public and pet owners through various activities or projects, the detection of rabies in animals has decreased. However, rabies is still found in animals in many areas of Thailand. Regarding the rabies situation, it was found that there were 4,746 cumulative samples sent for testing in 2024, with a cumulative positive result of 226 samples. The type of animal that has the disease Divided into dogs 194, cows 21, cats 7, buffalo 4, with areas where the disease was found in 11 provinces, 16 points: Chonburi, Nakhon Nayok, Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket, Yasothon, Chiang Rai, Uttaradit, Phatthalung and Songkhla. Currently, there are 17 control areas where the disease was found, and 80 areas for disease surveillance. For the rabies situation ...