Agriculture department focuses on awareness about Rabies

Role players in the veterinary industry, including the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, took part in an social media awareness campaign this year, to celebrate National World Rabie's Day. The day was celebrated across the world yesterday and the department joined the campaign in the Free State that took place in Parys. During this campaign pet owners were encouraged to bring their cats and dogs to be vaccinated against Rabies. Dr Mpho Maja, national director of animal health at the department, says because of the Covid-19 lock down regulations it was decided to focus on a social media awareness campaign leading up to the worldwide celebration. The campaign included publicity which was championed by the national department as well as the profession in general. OFM News' Christal-Lize Muller spoke to Maja.