Rise in rabid dog attacks triggers concern in Kollam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in rabid dog attacks triggers concern in Kollam

The Hindu  

While the Animal Birth Control programme in the district continues to be at a standstill, the recent increase in cases of rabid dogs attacking humans and cattle has rung alarm bells for civic and health authorities. As per reports, several rabid dog attacks have been reported from various parts of Kollam during the last couple of months raising concerns about the stray dog population and the potential spread of rabies. “Earlier, only around ten suspected dogs were brought to the District Veterinary Centre a month, but currently they are bringing bodies of dogs every day. In light of the reported increase in stray dog attacks, the district administration had issued instructions to the departments concerned to expedite control measures.

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Suspected rabid dog attacks over 35 people in Kerala’s Kannur
1 day, 11 hours ago

Suspected rabid dog attacks over 35 people in Kerala’s Kannur

The Hindu  

A suspected rabid dog attacked and injured more than 35 people in Anjarakandy and Chembilode panchayats in Kannur, Kerala, on Thursday. The stray dog first attacked people walking along the Chala Koyode road around 7 a.m. Later, it bit people at Poduvacheri, Iriveri, Panerichal, Muzhappala, Chakkarakkal town and Chakkarakkal Sona road, Chirakkat in Anjarakandy and Chembilode panchayats. Three others sought …

Rabies confirmed from stray dog that bit five people in Thiruvananthapuram's Vilappilsala
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rabies confirmed from stray dog that bit five people in Thiruvananthapuram's Vilappilsala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Four days after a stray dog went on a biting spree injuring five people, including a ward member, and attacking several pets before dying at Puliyarakonam in Vilappilsala, the lack of safety measures and inaction by authorities continue to cause concerns among the public. The attack comes close on the heels of stray dogs biting 38 people across …

Rise in rabid dog attacks puts Kottayam on edge
2 years, 6 months ago

Rise in rabid dog attacks puts Kottayam on edge

The Hindu  

With a sharp uptick in the number of rabid dog bite cases, the concerns over stray dog management has engulfed Kottayam after a hiatus. According to Shaji Panikkassery, District Animal Husbandry Officer in Kottayam, the number of dog biting cases in the region was rising at an alarming rate with back to back cases being reported from different locations. The …

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