Dept takes various actions to control, prevent rabies
KUALA LUMPUR: 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 […]
Pig carcasses removed; dept issues warning
BAU: The carcasses of 20 pigs dumped at a rubber farm road along Jalan Semadang-Jambusan, about 5km from town were removed on Friday. It was done by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS Sarawak) with the assistance of Bau District Council. DVS Sarawak director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said 20 heads of dead pigs […]
Pet vaccination, neutering campaign
SERIAN: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) held a rabies vaccination, neutering and pet licensing campaign at Serian Community Hall yesterday. The day-long activity was organised together with Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), the Immune Belt Enforcement Team and Serian District Council. A total of 44 pet cats and dogs […]
Efforts to curb ASF implemented since March last year, Chong told
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken steps to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) since last year. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development (MANRED) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was carried out by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS). He said the department is still actively engaging in […]
Krokop abattoir reopens tomorrow
MIRI: The supply of fresh pork meat in this division will be back to normal, with the reopening of Miri City Council (MCC) abattoir at Krokop tomorrow (April 25) – some three weeks after it was closed from April 6 following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF). Minister for Transport Datuk Sri Lee Kim […]
Course on swiftlet farming attracts over 60 participants
BINTULU: The Department of Veterinary Services here organised a course on swiftlet farming that attracted over 60 participants. Persatuan Dayak Tatau (Perdata) or Tatau Dayak Association chairman Eju Giri described the programme as important in helping the rural community, especially those interested — and who are — in swiftlet farming. “Bird’s nest is a new […]
Farmers reminded to be protect their pigs from African swine fever
KUCHING: Those in the pig farming industry have been warned again about the African swine fever which is harmful to their livestock. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing stated that although it is not harmful to humans, it is devastating for the farming economy. He also disclosed that the Department […]
Zonal division to curb African Swine Fever spread
KUCHING: Sarawak Livestock Breeders Association secretary Dr Ng Siew Thiam has suggested compartmentalisation as Sarawak Livestock Breeders Association secretary Dr Ng Siew Thiam has suggested compartmentalisation as a way to curb the potential spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) within Sarawak, if it enters from neighbouring states and countries. He explained that this would involve […]
Domestic pigs found healthy: Vet Dept
KUCHING: Findings by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak’s (DVSS) surveillance programme in Lawas show that all domestic pigs checked thus far are healthy. “Investigations are still ongoing and we will continue to conduct surveillance,” said DVSS director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune today. He shared this update regarding investigations […]
Pat on the back for dog owners
SIBU: Dog owners here are praised for taking their pets to the Free Vaccination Programme organised by the Sibu Division Department of Veterinary Services (DVSS). Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said since the programme was implemented in the West Bank area of Sibu (Sungai Bidut) two days ago, more than 400 […]
