Dogs with high probability of contracting rabies should be isolated till they die a natural death, suggests the draft Animal Birth Control Rules (ABC) 2022.
Such dogs shall be inspected by a veterinary surgeon appointed by the local authority and a representative from an animal welfare organisation. Death normally occurs within 10 days of contracting rabies. The carcasses of dogs suspected to have died of rabies shall be disposed of in an incinerator or by any other method prescribed by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the district. Premature killing of suspected rabid dogs prevents the cases from being known and appropriate action being taken, suggests the draft rules.
The comments on the draft rules shall be submitted to the Joint Commissioner (Animal Welfare), New Delhi, 110001, before September 30.
