RABIES VACCINATION IN TOURIST DESTINATIONS ADMINISTERED
By: Ferdinand P. Buccat and Romuelda C. Mañgaser, GPC-OPVet | Photo By: GPC-OPVet | Date: July 9, 2019
A staff from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian administers an anti-rabies vaccine to a pet dog in Brgy. Lubing, San Juan, La Union. A total of 182 pets were vaccinated in said barangay to ensure a safe community especially that it is one of the surfing destinations in the province.
To ensure a tourist-friendly La Union, a total of 253 pets were vaccinated and 128 pet owners were served during the free anti-rabies vaccination of the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPVet), headed by Dr. Nida N. Gapuz, on July 9, 2019 in Brgy. Lubing, San Juan and Brgy. San Agustin, City of San Fernando, La Union.
The two barangays were chosen as they house two major tourist attractions in the province, the surfing hub and Thunderbird Resort.
The activity was also done to ensure the areas are free from zoonotic diseases. It was conducted in coordination with San Juan Municipal Agriculture Office and San Fernando City Veterinary Office.
179 dogs and two cats were vaccinated in Brgy. Lubing with 74 pet owners served. 70 dogs and two cats were vaccinated in Brgy. San Agustin with 54 pet owners served.
The activity will also be conducted in other barangays in the province where other tourist destinations are found. This is a part of the OPVet’s Initiative in the Medium-term Strategy to make La Union a Tourism Destination in Northern Luzon by 2022.
