May 15, 2025 | 03:31 GMT +7

  • Click to copy
Sunday- 20:25, 10/11/2024

Dong Nai tightens rabies prevention: Catching stray dogs with full determination and focus

(VAN) As the rabies situation shows complicated developments, Dong Nai aims to cut off the source of disease transmission from stray and rabid dogs.
Stray dogs not only increase the risk of rabies but also cause traffic safety and environmental pollution. Photo: Le Binh.

Stray dogs not only increase the risk of rabies but also cause traffic safety and environmental pollution. Photo: Le Binh.

Free-roaming dogs have long been a natural occurrence on all the streets and alleys in Dong Nai. It is such a natural occurrence that has caused many people to be harmed or bitten by dogs, resulting in human injuries, and traffic safety problems, and they defecate anywhere.

For a long time, Dinh Tien Doan (Tan Tien ward, Bien Hoa city) has been reluctant to go to the park and exercise. Since he was bitten by a dog in 2013, he is now afraid of dogs wherever he goes, and stray dogs are a prime example. Meanwhile, in the Duong Tu Giang Park area where he often exercises, a lot of stray dogs have been spotted recently. Even though he still wanted to go to the park, for safety's sake, he chose to exercise at home.

“The elders once said, ‘Once bitten by a snake, fear of ropes for life’. I guess I am going to be afraid of dogs running loose for the rest of my life. Luckily, there were many people at that time chasing the dog away, so I was only bitten lightly, otherwise I would have needed many stitches. I heard that the dog later died because of disease, but thankfully I was safe by the vaccines,” Doan said.

Bien Hoa city currently has more than 33,000 dogs and 3,300 cats raised by 20,000 households. Limited land, crowded population and many pets have led to high risks as well as unnatural developments when rabies epidemics occur.

The situation of rabies in the community in Dong Nai still has many potential complex risks. Bien Hoa City People's Committee continues to direct the People's Committees of wards and communes to establish and promote the model of catching stray dogs in the area.

“The issue of stray dogs has been mentioned in complaintsfromf many votersatn each meeting. There have been cases of dogs biting people and causing traffic accidents. Therefore, early and drastic implementation of measures against stray dogs will help people be more at ease,” said Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Vice Chairman of Bien Hoa City People’s Committee.

Bien Hoa city plans to deploy teams to catch stray dogs in 30 communes and wards in order to limit this pressing problem. Photo: Le Binh.

Bien Hoa city plans to deploy teams to catch stray dogs in 30 communes and wards in order to limit this pressing problem. Photo: Le Binh.

Trang Dai and Long Binh Tan wards are the first two localities in Bien Hoa to organize a campaign to capture stray dogs and animals showing signs of rabies. Ward officials have also coordinated with specialized agencies and neighborhood management boards to vaccinate dogs and cats in the area against rabies.

According to Truong Van Khiem, Vice Chairman of Long Binh Tan Ward People's Committee, the team catches stray dogs in the early morning and late afternoon. These are the times when dogs are reported to be released the most.

“Our goal is to influence the awareness of pet owners, not to focus on the number of dogs to be caught. As long as we see dogs roaming freely, the team will resolutely catch them, without asking for permission. Catching stray dogs is the last resort to prevent and control the epidemic, but on the other hand, it proves to hold a certain effect in raising people's awareness," he said.

Sharing the same view, Nguyen Truong Giang, Head of Dong Nai Sub-Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health, said that catching stray dogs is not a "fight against abandonment". Catching stray dogs is ultimately a harsh measure that affects the psychology of pet owners.

“This is the last resort when previous propaganda has not been effective. Owners will be aware of the consequences when their stray dogs are caught. They have to redeem the dogs, or pay for their own vaccinations if they have not done so already,” said Giang.

A recent report from Dinh Quan Medical Center (Dong Nai) mentions that the district has just recorded a rabies outbreak in stray dogs that attacked 11 people doing morning exercises in the area. Dong Nai Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is trying to go to every alley, and knock on every door to vaccinate dogs and cats. Dong Nai is showing a strong determination to regain the initiative in the face of the complicated developments of rabies in recent times.

Authors: Le Binh - Tran Phi

Translated by Samuel Pham

Vietnam green and low-emission rice enters global market

Vietnam green and low-emission rice enters global market

(VAN) The launch of the Vietnam green and low-emission rice brand is a positive signal for both businesses and farmers, marking readiness to reach new heights in the global market.

Vietnam’s wood industry hopes that the U.S. tariff benefits both sides

Vietnam’s wood industry hopes that the U.S. tariff benefits both sides

(VAN) The U.S. tariff will have a significant impact on Vietnam’s wood industry as well as the U.S. furniture market. A reasonable tariff rate would be beneficial for both sides.

India's inflation slows to lowest in nearly 6 years, making room for more rate cuts

India's inflation slows to lowest in nearly 6 years, making room for more rate cuts

(VAN) India's retail inflation remained below the central bank's 4% target for the third consecutive month as food prices rose at a slower pace, opening up room for more interest rate cuts.

Multi-channel, multi-directional Vietnamese agricultural markets: [5] Safety is the key

Multi-channel, multi-directional Vietnamese agricultural markets: [5] Safety is the key

(VAN) The Middle Eastern market presents new opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural products, but safety in product quality, payment, and partnership relations is a fundamental principle.

Vietnam – Venezuela unlock agricultural ties and bilateral investment potential

Vietnam – Venezuela unlock agricultural ties and bilateral investment potential

(VAN) Vietnam's participation in the AGROALBA project helps open up broader investment opportunities for enterprises to access markets in the fields of agriculture.

Vietnam – Cuba: Agricultural and fisheries cooperation as strategic pillars

Vietnam – Cuba: Agricultural and fisheries cooperation as strategic pillars

(VAN) On May 13, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien held a meeting with Cuban Deputy Minister of the Food Industry Javier Francisco Agular Rodriguez.

Agriculture and environment sector sees robust growth, exports surpass 21 billion USD

Agriculture and environment sector sees robust growth, exports surpass 21 billion USD

(VAN) Agriculture and environment sector experienced a 3.74% increase in growth during the first four months of 2025, with exports surpassing 21 billion USD. This growth was sustained by effective reforms and a trade surplus.

Read more