The Department of Livestock Development manages the rabies problem in Thailand

Published 2024년 10월 15일

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The article outlines the efforts by the Department of Livestock Development in Thailand, led by Somchuan Rattanamangalanon, to spread rabies awareness and reduce its incidence among animals. Despite these efforts, rabies was still identified in 226 out of 4,746 animal samples in 2024, with cases reported across 11 provinces and 213 points across 31 provinces. The majority of the cases were in dogs, but other animals like cows, cats, buffalo were also affected. In response, a ring vaccination and surveillance system have been implemented to control the spread of the disease.

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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 ...

Source: Naewna