For the first time in the country for any civic body, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will administer a five-in-one vaccine for stray canines to protect them from five diseases, including the highly contagious canine distemper virus.
The BBMP will be soon be calling tenders to procure vials of the vaccine through e-procurement. This is in addition to the ongoing anti-rabies vaccination programme. According to the BBMP, no municipality has so far implemented this programme.
The vaccine known as DHPPI protects the dogs from canine distemper virus, two types of adenovirus, aka hepatitis and kennel cough, Parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Usually this vaccine is given to pets. The lowest bidder will be awarded the tender. The BBMP is also looking to increase the number of anti-birth control centres in the city.
