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Charities in Ukraine vaccinate nearly 14,000 animals against rabies
There are believed to be around 140,000 stray animals in Ukraine.
Outbreaks of the disease have increased since the Russian invasion.

As World Rabies Day approaches, a rabies vaccination programme in Ukraine is celebrating vaccinating almost 14,000 cats and dogs.

Since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, rabies cases have increased in Ukraine as pets have become displaced. As many as 140,000 animals are believed to be homeless in Ukraine.

Last year saw rabies cases in animals confirmed in around 1,000 settlements across the country, and the number of cases has been increasing. While the first quarter of 2023 saw 190 rabies outbreaks among animals, the first quarter of 2024 saw 369.

The ongoing war has made efforts to tackle the spread of rabies more difficult, with outbreaks occurring in frontline regions as well as elsewhere in the country.

However, charities are managing to successfully vaccinate animals. Working with international donors and partners, the U-Hearts Foundation and the Save Pets of Ukraine initiative have managed to vaccinate 13,994 cats and dogs.

Yuriy Tokarsky, CEO of U-Hearts Foundation, said: “Throughout our work, we’ve been able to collaborate with several organisations, like Worldwide Vets from the UK, who vaccinate and sterilise animals in frontline zones, and Clean Future Fund from the US, whose vets care for animals in the Chernobyl zone.

“This has given us invaluable experience and the understanding that through joint efforts even small steps can make a big impact on important issues like preventing the spread of rabies in Ukraine. It means so much to us!”

Image © U-Hearts Foundation

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Zoetis launches equine quality of life survey

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 Zoetis UK has called on horse owners to complete a short online survey about their horse's behaviours.

The survey comes as the company collaborates with VetMetrica to develop a tool to measure health-related quality of life in horses. The tool is expected to be particularly useful for horses living with chronic conditions, such as arthritis or laminitis.

It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the survey, which explores the relevance and clarity of each behaviour.

The survey can be found here

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WSAVA launches pet travel guidance factsheet

A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.

The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.

Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.