The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has taken various actions to prevent and control the spread of rabies, as well as to eliminate the disease and prevent it from re-emerging in the country.
DVS Deputy Director General (Development) Dr Suratan Kamarudin said the measures taken included forming an immune belt in the northern part of the peninsula, involving the border states with a high risk of being infected with rabies.
"This is to ensure that all forms of control actions by the authorities can be carried out effectively in the area involved, in addition to effectively controlling the population of stray dogs.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency