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Rabies a major threat in Margao
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Even as the South Goa administration has chalked out
the course of action against the increasing number
of dog bites the threat of rabies is looming large
in parts of Salcete. Margao residents are agitated
about the stray dogs running loose on the streets.
The local self government authorities are yet to
launch programmes to prevent dog bites.
In every corner of the city one can see the dogs
moving around in groups. These dogs can be seen
near near the Colva bus stand, at Borda near
multipurpose school, in the Gogal Housing board,
at Fatorda, near stadium, near the new market
complex and other places of prime importance.
Several citizens have express concern over cases
of dog bites and have urged the concerned authorities
to initiate steps to prevent this menace.
One doctor from Hospicio Hospital said that in last
six months they had received and treated several
dog bites cases.
A parent, expressing anxiety over dog bite incidents,
felt that school managements should write to the
concerned authorities to take action against these
stray dogs. She further added that the health
authorities should make it a point to acquaint
teachers and parents about the first aid to be
administered in dog bite cases.
Accidents have also risen due to stray dogs which
roam around the roads, citizens pointed out.
According to a veterinary doctor, the rise in dog
bites cases is due to the behaviour of dogs during
the mating season particularly from December to
March and frequent man-dog contact. He added that
once dogs are sterilized their level of aggression
comes down.
A doctor said that dog bite cases will reduce once
the dog population is controlled. He added that
people willing to vaccinate dogs should be allowed
to do so and suggested that affected animals should
be euthanased without violating the provisions of
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
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The Navhind Times 2/06/06 page 2
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