Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population is set to launch a five-year plan to control the dog population within the Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha, aiming to reduce rabies risks and promote animal welfare.

The initiative is being coordinated by the Kataragama Pradeshiya Sabha, Animal Production and Health Department and supported by the Help a Dog with Vets program.

Plan Details:

Current dog population: ~8,250 Castration surgeries performed to date: 1,500 Dogs yet to undergo castration: 6,750 Targeted castration surgeries over the next five years: 4,500 Annual Castration Targets:

2025 - 500 2026 - 1,000 2027 - 1,000 2028 - 1,000 2029 - 1,000 The five-year pilot project will begin w...