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Kelantan to cull unvaccinated dogs in anti-rabies drive
Kelantan authorities have issued a stern warning that dogs without proper anti-rabies vaccination certificates will face culling. The state is enforcing stricter compliance with vaccination requirements following the April deadline.
LSN Malaysia ·
BACHOK, Oct 8 — Kelantan state authorities have escalated their animal control measures, announcing that dogs lacking anti-rabies vaccination tags or certificates will be subject to culling. The warning signals a hardline approach to the state's public health requirements, which mandate that all dogs receive anti-rabies vaccinations and display official vaccination tags. Dogs that have not been vaccinated since April are now considered non-compliant with state regulations. The enforcement action underscores growing concern over rabies transmission risks in the state. Dog owners are advised to ensure their pets receive vaccinations from authorised veterinary facilities and obtain the required certification tags to avoid their animals being seized and destroyed. The deadline for compliance has already passed, and authorities are now moving to implement the culling policy for non-compliant animals.