DA-CAR, BSU gives free neutering service
- Apr 7, 2017
- 2 min read
Free spay and neuter services were given out by the Department of Agriculture – CAR (DA-CAR) in partnership with Benguet State University (BSU) College of Veterinary Medice, Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) – Benguet, and Baguio City Veterinary Office (CVO) on March 24, 2017.
The activity, spearheaded by BSU, was a one-day event held at the BSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital (BSU-VTH).
For cats 18 were spayed and 13 were castrated. One death was recorded for a spayed cat. While, four were spayed and ten were castrated in dogs. To sum it all up, a total of 46 animals were neutered.
“The activity is in support to the rabies free campaign, wherein the target is to eradicate rabies in the Philippines by 2020. However, this would not be attained with the incessant increase in the number of cats and dogs, especially unwanted ones that become strays. But by neutering pets, it helps in the containment and reduction of the population of these animals,” says Dr. Janice Penchon, Veterinarian II, BSU-CVM.
“Aside from that, the procedure aids in reducing aggression, lowers the risk to cancer, and increases the life span of your pets,” she added.
Dr. Richard Dumapis, BSU Rabies Coordinator, mentions that they want to extend these extension programs as part of the academe. “We want to expose the students to these kinds of government activities so that when they go out, they are more or less acquainted with the government programs”, he says.
Dr. Dumapis also hopes that this activity be sustained with the help of the concerned agencies.
The DA-CAR continues to celebrate the Rabies Awareness month at Apayao on March 28-29, Ifugao on April 4-5, and a veterinary mission at Bontoc, Mt. Province on April 6-7. Free anti-rabies vaccinations will also be given to selected barangays in Baguio City. For more information regarding the vaccination centers, contact CVO Baguio.
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