Artù is the name OIPA Rome decided to give the poor cat that, regardless of his disease and the indifference of those who surrounded him, is fighting through life like a true hero. The veterinarians cannot even make an estimate of the time he has been sick for: it looks like for months nobody seemed to notice that a disease was devouring his ears. Institutions did not seem to care about the suffering cat either and it was only with the help of volunteers that he started his long journey to recovery.

The Prelz Foundation in the province of Rome took care of the cat’s surgery: removal of the auricles, damaged by a squamous cell carcinoma, and an orchiectomy (castration). OIPA Rome’s volunteers took care of Artù straight after the surgery and he immediately underwent an accurate oncological visit. Unfortunately, not only did the visit reveal a pre-cancerous damage (actinic keratosis) around the eyes and nose too, but also full tests showed that the cat is affected by FIV and suffers from extensive anemia and leukocytosis, which determined the impossibility of chemotherapy or surgery. After such a rough diagnosis, the poor cat has been recovered in a veterinary structure by OIPA’s Blue Angels, where he got all the necessary care, additional tests (the anemia has slightly declined) and support for his asthenia (weakness).

After a long recovery and many tests and treatments, a kind-hearted person accepted to host Artù and revitalized him with love and care. Unfortunately, the nose tumor has progressed and after his tests (that showed better results than the previous ones), Artù had to undergo a laser removal of the parts that presented cancerous lesions. Meanwhile, Artù is also still looking for a forever home, bearing in mind that he will have to do regular and accurate check-ups.

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Canine rabies is endemic in most African countries and the risk of human rabies is estimated to be high in Cameroon according to WHO estimations. In the bid to control the disease, many approaches have been tried. Of these, wide-scale vaccination of dogs has proven the most effective and of impact. In fact, only regular vaccinations of dogs protect people and animals against life-threatening rabies infections in the long term. By creating a more stable and healthier dog population, we lay the groundwork for impressive future rabies-combating results.

From 1 to 3 November, OIPA Cameroon volunteers implemented a rabies and distemper vaccine program at Mile 6 Makon, North West region, an area where the population is still unaware of the vital importance of vaccinations for dogs against rabies and distemper.

The campaign, carried out under the theme “Making Our Community Better for Animals and People”, aimed at educating the community and especially dogs owners on animal care and protection. This program benefited cats and dogs as well as pet owners as it enhanced their knowledge and relationships with their animals.

AKI Animal-Kind International provided financial resources to conduct this mass vaccination project.

Given the broad-spectrum advert about the project, many anxious pet owners crowded up the OIPA office, even before 1 November, with their pets to be treated. Both stray and owned dogs in the community are living without basic medical care. They suffer from fleas, ticks, worms, mange and are susceptible to fatal diseases such as rabies, parvo and distemper.

• Day 1

The project started with a community awareness campaign aimed at improving public health and safety by reducing the incidence of rabies/ dog bite injuries and raising empathy and kindness towards street dogs. In fact, the community is still uninformed and uneducated about animal health and behavior; most are fearful to even approach free roaming dogs or kindly treat them because of the fear of getting rabies.

OIPA volunteers met with the village councils, schools, community and religious groups. Materials such as banners, flyers and posters were disseminated among the community and on the vaccination point to better inform the population on the importance of this campaign. Announcements and talks were made in churches and gatherings to this effect.

• Day 2

On day two, sensitization continued as OIPA volunteers were dispatched to carry a door-to-door campaign  to  further  explain  to population about the treatment and vaccination program, its  importance to animals and  how it will benefit not just the animals but also pets owners and the whole community.

Animal owners’ response has been overwhelming. Many of them thanked the team for finding time to educate them and promised  to improve the condition of dogs feeding them on daily bases.

The bad news is that, OIPA volunteers discovered over 27 stray dog in need of medical attention. Unfortunately, given the scarce resources at its disposal, OIPA Cameroon team could not be able to help them. After retiring from the field, a meeting was held at OIPA head office involving the team and the veterinary personnel from the Ministry of Livestock, Fisheries and Animal Industries (MINEPIA) in a bid to come up with a plan on how to conduct the mass treatment and vaccination project of dogs and cats scheduled for the 3^rd November 2018.

• Day 3

Besides the community sensitization campaign, another vital component of the project was vaccination of both owned and stray dogs. On day three, a static point vaccination team stationed at mile 6 Mankon was ready to ensure the treating and vaccination of cats and dogs.

The day started early in the morning with a massive and amazing turn out. It was at that moment OIPA volunteers realized that power of education and how ignorance has led to suffering of many dogs in rural communities. The team registered every dog upon arrival for follow up and collected basic information such as the owners name, contact, location, pet name, breed and coat. They further interviewed owners on the health conditions, feeding habits and general welfare of pets.

Under the strict supervision of OIPA’s country representative Mr. Che Gilbert and a representative from the Ministry of Live Stock Fisheries and Animal Industries, the vets Mr. Simanmu Ivo Nocha and Mr Sam Njela dipped the dogs in sterilized water to wash off ectoparasites. It was observed that most pets suffered from bacterial infections, worm infestation, lack of appetite, ectoparasites and anemia. Nearly all the dogs have fleas and ticks and many have worms and other illnesses. The washing was then followed by intramuscular administration of antibiotics. Cats and dogs have also been dewormed.

Some dogs had wounds on the ears, eyes and legs while others looked pale and ill. Drugs such as penstrep, ivermecten, multivitamin, deditech, dexamethasone, vitaflash, sundexa, sulphadimidine, Kepro and iron were respectively administered to the affected pets.

These activities went on and on as more pet owners approached the treatment point with their pets, and applauded the initiative to free our communities from common canine and feline diseases. Cats were only vaccinated and a certificate of vaccination/ treatment was issued to owners. Records of the vaccination program were compiled by the team, so that it will be easy to follow up at a later stage. Finally, at 4:30PM the treatment came to an end with a refreshment offered by OIPA Country representative.

With your donations, this project will be able to continue to improve the lives of animals and people. OIPA team had done something very good for the community and potentially saved the lives of people, children and dogs from a terrible disease. Again, thanks a lot, AKI Animal Kind International!

OIPA Cameroon’s goal is to create a safe, healthy, caring and rabies-free community for both humans and dogs.

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Iron rods are tied to bulls’ horns and then set on fire, looking like live torches or firework machines – all for the entertainment of the crowd.

This atrocious physical and mental torture, considered as a “tradition” takes the name of ‘Toro Jubilo’ or ‘Bou Embolat’ and is still practiced in two Spanish regions, namely Catalonia and the Valencian Community.

• Possible origins

Because of its characteristics, in ancient times the bull represented the ultimate totemic animal. According to some anthropologists, the ritual of the “Toro Jubilo” was meant to be a sacred celebration of Iberian people already during the Bronze Age and it took place on the solstices and spring equinoxes. The bull was then sacrificed and its meat consumed by the community in a bid to strengthen their bodies.

Others date the ritual back to ancient battles, when bulls of fire were used to scatter the enemy.

A more popular version sees a connection between this ritual and the arrival of the relics of the holy bodies in Medinaceli, transported by a bull with burning torches on its horns. The first records of this practice date back to the mid-16^th century, while at the juncture of the 18^th and 19^th centuries 13 November was set as the date of the “Toro Jubilo” celebration.

Catalonia has tried to ban bullfighting however, the supreme Spanish Court refused explaining it is part of their “Cultural Heritage”. The same happened in the Balearic Islands that were blocked by high court ruling. The origin of the problem finds its roots in Spanish legislation that considers animals objects: “from a legal standpoint animals are currently considered assets just like refrigerators or a TV set”.

• The ritual 

The bull is tied to a pole in the middle of a square. In the meantime, hot ashes are scattered around the floor of the arena. Five bonfires, one for each of the holy martyrs of Medinaceli, light up the bullring where the ritual will take place.

The torture begins: a wooden frame is forcibly attached to the bull’s head. Either sides of the wooden frame are then set on fire, giving the impression that the bull has flaming horns.

The poor creature is then released and can do nothing but run around in pain at extremely high speed with the risk to crash, in an attempt to escape the flames and avoid the bonfires. The animal would probably have been blinded because of the fire burning its cornea.

Every so often bulls hit their heads so fast that they die.

The ritual usually takes place every year around 13^th November at midnight.

All this suffering is only the beginning: the following day the bull will be killed in a slaughterhouse.

What is even more astonishing is that the event represents a huge risk also for humans that are watching. A few months ago, a 71-year-old man has been charged by a bull on fire in Jerica and died, for instance. Those in charge of organizing these festivals refuse to accept the danger to humans and say it is not that painful after all for the bulls.

Spain… join the 21^st century! This game is a sadistic form of torture that reminds us of the times when gladiators were fighting in the colosseum or even before!!

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• What is mulesing?

The procedure called mulesing mainly involves Merino sheep, a breed largely present in Australia, that has a particularly wrinkled skin, meaning more wool per sheep. Not only do these animals often suffer from an excess of wool, and some even die of heat exhaustion during hot periods, but it also means that their wool collects more moisture when they urinate. Moisture being an attraction for flies, they lay eggs on the sheep’s skin that can later eat the animal alive. Most ranchers see mulesing as a universal and cost-effective solution to this problem. The procedure is considered a highly surgical task that involves cutting off part of the skin and wool from the sheep’s backsides while the animal is forced onto its back, its legs being restrained between metal bars. What it aims to achieve is the prevention of flystrike, but it only affects the area where skin has been cut out and it has no effect on the rest of the animal’s body. Moreover, the procedure is known to be extremely painful for the animal, which still does not stop the ranchers from switching to more humane methods of infection prevention nor does it make them use any kind of painkillers or anesthesia in most cases. This system, where sheep are used purely to generate money, a system where people completely ignore the fact that they are sentient beings, has been criticized for years and many more humane options have been proposed ever since.

• An unnecessary torture in an era full of new methods

Alternative methods to mulesing vary from primitive ones to more advanced and new ones and the fact that they are more expensive proved to be false. The first method consists in breeding programs, selecting more plain-bodied sheep in order to make them more resistant to flystrike and get a breed that would better fit in the Australian climate. Even studies from almost a century ago showed that more plain-bodied sheep were much less susceptible to infections than the wrinkly-skinned ones. There are multiple non-surgical alternatives as well, such as insecticides that are now available in large quantities and varieties. Moreover, it is a matter of fact that having dip applied across the animal’s body is much more effective and practical than cutting a small part off the animal’s skin. Other solutions include diet regulation, spray washing, and all of these have proved to be more cost-effective for the sheep, in addition to not being a barbaric and painful practice.

• Opposition to an outdated practice

As people are more and more attentive and aware of the terrible suffering that sheep have to go through for a brand new scarf or a soft sweater, many companies and even countries have implemented an outright ban on mulesing by not using lambs who have been mulesed for wool production. These companies include mass-market giant H&M, major sporting goods house Adidas, important players of the fashion scene like HUGO BOSS and Abercrombie & Fitch Co., and many others like Perry Ellis, New Look, John Lewis, etc. In addition, Sweden banned the purchase of all wool from sheep that have been mulesed after a TV programme aired on Swedish channels. The intervention has seen a large response from the public and all manufacturers and retailers in the country implemented a ban on wool from mulesed sheep. Other European retailers, who have not been named, decided to lift their ban on mulesing if pain relief is used.

One of the biggest achievements made up until now is definitely the very recent ban that has been accepted in New Zealand. Anyone who will illegally practice mulesing will be charged with a criminal offense and fined a $5000 penalty for an individual offender or $25000 for a business. The ban is extremely important for the entire world community, marking a milestone in the global fight against mulesing, since it is legally effective. Moreover, seeing such change in a country that is one of the biggest wool exporters worldwide will definitely have a very important impact and set a powerful example to all other countries, like Australia, who continue to practice this inhumane procedure on sheep.

• OIPA’s comment

OIPA strongly condemns any mulesing practice, with or without painkillers, being a terribly barbaric procedure that implies a general inhumane treatment of sheep in husbandry. Castration by banding, inadequate blades that hurt the animal and many lambs that die of excessive cold or heat since seasons are dictated by the industry and not by nature: this is the reality that sheep have to live in everyday, mulesing being just the most shocking example of a general trend based on cruelty and indifference. Mulesing is yet another staircase leading to a larger problem called animal abuse, not only as a physical mistreatment, but also emotional and psychological, since sheep are sentient beings, capable of suffering and feeling pain and stress. We invite all countries and retailers worldwide to follow the examples of Sweden and New Zealand and adopt legal measures to stop allowing such unnecessary cruelty on creatures, who most definitely do not deserve it. Such ambitious results can only be achieved if all of us at least start paying attention to where our woolen clothes come from, and an even better and definitely most effective solution would be to stop buying wool in general. We strongly believe in the possibility of a mulesing-free world, a non-indifferent world that has already began its path towards a cruelty-free clothing industry conducted by powerful leaders. As former Australian Wool Innovation board member, Chick Olsson commented on New Zealand’s initiative in a press release “They have clearly identified consumers’ preferences and they have legislated to match those preferences”. OIPA genuinely hopes to see other countries follow this initiative and show a cruelty-free, humane attitude towards all living beings, key to a sustainable future.

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Left alone on a sidewalk in Syracuse, Sicily, due to an illness, Max has already undergone a successful surgery on a very dangerous tumor at his rib cage. Luckily, he already looks way better and is on his way to recovery.

However, this is the fate of many unfortunate dogs like him, who are treated like objects – especially if non purebred, but many of them are not lucky enough to be found by the Blue Angels and saved and cured. Nonetheless, OIPA’s volunteers conduct a daily fight against this kind of situations and never leave animals in need behind.

As for Max, we are now waiting for a medical evaluation in order to find the correct therapy. Fortunately, the cancer seems to have been restricted, even though further histological examination is required.

If you wish to support Max with his recovery and contribute to his treatments, you can make a donation by filling out the form below. Thank you!

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KOSOVO: AN EXAMPLE ON HOW NOT TO CONDUCT A STATE CNVR PROGRAM

The Kosovar Food and Veterinary Agency (FVA) launched a state sterilization program after the parliament’s decision to earmark 1.3 Mio Euro in the next 3 years to solve the stray dog problem in the country. The program officially started at the beginning of June of this year, after the signature of the contracts with veterinary groups in all regions of the country.

CNVR is short for Collect Neuter Vaccinate and Return that means free roaming dogs are collected, sterilised, vaccinated, labelled and taken back to the place where they were initially caught.

However, there is no strategy behind the state CNVR programme in Kosovo, which is turning out to be a failure.

SELECTION PROCESS: LARGE ANIMAL VETS

Firstly, no check on the qualifications of the mandated veterinarians has been carried out beforehand.

SVSP Slovenian Vets for Stray Pets and StrayCoCo, two organizations working for the wellbeing of street dogs, organized two postgraduate seminars to raise abilities and skills on dog sterilization techniques and the proper functioning of CNVR programs. However, only 16 vets participated in the seminars and the FVA showed no interest in this initiative. Instead of considering the applications made by those vets who attended the meetings, the Agency had different selection priorities.

In fact, the tender was finally assigned mainly to large animals vets who work in big farms. These vets are not specialized in the treatment of pets, such as dogs, of course.

Some months ago, the President of the Veterinary Chamber of Kosovo, Dr. Xhevdet Krasniqi, told our representative Helen Wormser that every veterinarian should have a chance to get a “piece of the cake”, in his words.

INCOMPETENCE DURING THE “SPAY/NEUTER” PHASE OF THE PROGRAM

The above-mentioned problem- the limited knowledge and capabilities necessary for the surgical sterilization of dogs- led to an unknown but high number of injuries and deaths among the free-roaming dog population.

You can see below the results of the lack of qualification to spay/neuter dogs.

These pictures above were taken in Dragash. Look at this dog, whose belly was split open. It is probably because of shoddy suture material or the vets’ poor skills. He has no other injuries, so every claim that he had an accident are helpless excuses. Like this dog, many other dogs suffer from infections after unsterile surgeries.

INCOMPETENCE DURING THE “RELEASE” PHASE

In a CNVR program, it is crucial to return the sterilised dogs to the point of capture. When the majority of the stray animals is sterilized and returned to the same area, the population will diminish and the problem will be nipped in the bud.

The Kosovar CNVR program is showing a lack of correct “release” phase. Although it is crucial to bring the dogs back in the area where they were picked up, the veterinary groups use to dump them far away.

Some days ago, those dogs were released in a new place in Prishtina.  They are defending their new territory, which makes them dangerous in the eyes of many citizens. “Those dogs have a territory somewhere, but not here”, as witnesses say.

It is clear that many dogs will starve abandoned in the woods, while others will start fighting in a turf war.

CNVR is generally accepted as the most effective solution to the overpopulation of stray animals.

The state should provide opportunities to develop training programmes for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nursing staff in collaboration with NGOs that focus on improving veterinary capacity. In addition, veterinarians’ curricula should include small animals (pet) medicine – and not only large animal medicine. Furthermore, a number of different stakeholders should be involved in planning and implementation, including the veterinary profession, NGOs and dog owners themselves. Only qualified veterinarians should undertake surgical sterilization. All veterinarians performing medical interventions, surgery and/or training are expected to practice confidently and competently. The highest surgical standards and protocols should be adhered to, particularly given that many dogs going through a CNVR programme may be in a compromised state of health and/or living in a compromising environment.

It was not, of course, intention of the newly elected Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj to bring into being such a chaotic and badly performed dog population management program.

Last year he introduced the first state CNVR program to be executed by FVA, with the hope that Kosovo became a role model for the entire Balkan region in the field of humane dog population management.

This was not the case, as the program did not nearly fulfil the scientifically proven and correct standards of a CNVR work with a lasting effect and benefit for the country.

…BUT FORTUNATELY, THERE IS ALSO SOME GOOD NEWS…

THE FIRST VETERINARY CLINIC IN KOSOVO OPENS ITS DOORS IN GJAKOVA!

On 29th October 2018, the small animal clinic Gjakova opened its doors with its Sanctuary.

Located on a land of 5,000 m2, the clinic consists of boxes to separate sick and healthy dogs. The outside fenced area shall host temporary stray dogs under treatment and some steady guests, most of which handicapped dogs that still love their life.

The clinic is led by the couple DVM Blendi Bejdoni and DVM Eriola Bejdoni, both specialized on pets and both since 5 years engaged in an intense CNVR program, in the first 2 years financed by an American and since the beginning of 2015 by the Swiss StrayCoCo Foundation and its supporters.

The clinic aims at:

• Taking temporary care of free-roaming dogs, that will be released after being vaccinated and sterilised;
• Sterilising for free owned dogs of those people who cannot afford to pay for veterinary services;
• Becoming a centre of specialization on companion animals medicine;
• Sensitizing school age children, as well as adults, on responsible dog ownership;
• Homing those dogs that cannot be released;
• Healing animals’ suffering, but also euthanizing those dogs that will no longer experience a pain free life.

However, the clinic still lacks many materials and instruments. Its vets cannot do any laboratory tests and do not have a microscope or other diagnostic instruments, with the exception of an old X-Ray that was thankfully donated by a Swiss Veterinarian.

Please help this great group of vets’ diagnostic work and help them saving more and more dogs in Kosovo!

OIPA congratulates for such an important contribution to the wellbeing of dogs in Kosovo.

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Firstly, they are suffering the threats coming from a neighbour who can’t stand those poor cats and threated to set on fire the small shelter that the volunteers built for the clowder. The intimidations were so serious that they decided to set up some security cameras.

Feline paunleukopenia is another huge problem affecting cats in the area. This highly contagious viral disease is killing a large number of cats and the treatment to fight it is extremely expensive. Volunteers are doing their best to support the infected cats but they can’t afford these high medical costs. No help from the Veterinary Service, of course.

And to make matters worse, cats have been targeted by a madman who is decimating the cat population in the area. He picked his personal battle against those innocent creatures, a battle made of poison and shotguns. Fortunately, this maniac’s identity is known and one of the volunteers has already reported him to the gendarmerie. What volunteers are asking for is an order to pay compensation calculated on the basis of the veterinary costs spent dor the sterilization of the deceased cats. This amount would be used for the neutering of other cats.

In order to sensitize the population on the issue and encourage the institutions to move rapidly and punish this madman, one of the volunteers launched an online petition. Corsican cats need signatures to obtain justice. Poisoning and shooting at cats can’t be the solution to the stray problem in Corsica.

If you want to give your contribution to the volunteers that are lovingly taking care of alley cats in Corsica, please contact us at international@oipa.org.

Please share this petition with your friends and relatives, HELP US GET JUSTICE FOR CATS IN CORSICA! Sign this petition

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Abandoned and abused, this beautiful dog spent more than 2 months on the street without a shelter, wandering under the burning sun and in the rain, but when she has been reported to OIPA’s volunteers, she was already pregnant.

Given that she was risking giving birth in a dangerous place for her and her puppies, OIPA’s blue angels have done everything to guarantee a safe shelter for her. Unfortunately, they have seen the Municipality and the municipal dog shelter slam a door in their faces and they had to ask to temporarily take her into foster care in one of their own houses.

Just a few days after her rescue, nine beautiful puppies have been born: fortunately, all are in good health. Given the circumstances and the fact that the blue angels will take care of them until they are ready to be adopted, we now kindly ask for your help to handle the sanitary process (post-weaning food, microchips, deworming and vaccines, all multiplied for 9). You can find the form for donations below.

For more information on Laila and on the support you can provide, please contact international@oipa.org or alexandra.michienzi@oipa.org

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• Dominion, the documentary sequel to 2014’s Lucent. Chris Delforce’s new documentary Dominion shows the absolute horror of animal agriculture industry in Australia. Dominion makes large use of new technologies, such as aerial drones, that give a never before seen perspective on the industries the film covers. It focuses on six main areas of exploitation: food, fashion, entertainment, wildlife, pets and experimentation. The film emphasizes the ingrained agony of global practices that are legal and deemed “humane.” There is still people who prefer to remain unaware of animal suffering and it goes to great lengths to maintain the status quo. This documentary can be inspiring to already vegan people to become activists and to omnivores to change their diet.

• The first-ever vegan festival has taken place in China. The Pop Plant-based Festival in Beijing reflects the growing popularity of veganism in China. In fact, the country is experiencing a clearly positive trend in the number of vegan people, especially among the younger generation. Around 10.000 people took part in the 2-day long veg festival, organized for the promotion of eco-friendly and plant-based lifestyles. The festival hosted a market with vegan food and clothing vendors, outdoor fitness activities given by world-class vegan athletes and live music. Many studies predict a global trend towards higher plant-based food consumption in the coming years and we all hope that China will be no exception.
  

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• A new study by Future Market Insights reveals an increasing consumer inclination towards non-dairy plant-based beverages. The global plant-based beverages market is estimated to be US$ 247,848.8 million in 2018, and expected to reach US$ 474,666.1 million by 2028. More and more people are shifting to non-dairy substitutes for milk and the reasons behind the growing popularity of plant-based alternative beverages are multiple, ranging from increased awareness of health and wellbeing to the growing vegan and vegetarian trend. Other important reason for the boost in the dairy alternatives market is the growing lactose intolerance and milk allergy among the population. On the other hand, the main limitation that affects this market is the price of alternative milk, higher in comparison with mammal milk. This fact represents a big hurdle especially in the developing countries.
  

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• Generation Z-ers (people born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s) find cool to eat more plant-based dishes and choose an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Almost 25% of 18-24 year olds have turned vegan last year, and 35% are on the hunt for a vegan partner – who they assume will be better looking and more interesting. These are the results collected in a new study carried out by the food brand BOL Foods. We place our hope in the new generations!!

• Researchers from the University of Michigan’s Center for Sustainable Resources compared the environmental impact of a vegan meat burger to a conventional animal-derived one. The research, released by the company Beyond Meat, concluded that a plant-based burger generates 90% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and it uses 46% less energy, 99% less water and 93% less land.

• Nearly 70 percent of U.S. college campuses offer vegan options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. According to a report recently published by PETA, more colleges than ever before are upping their plant-based offerings in response to rising student demand that is driven primarily by omnivores. In fact, most of the student diners are neither vegetarian nor vegan, however, they choose to eat healthy and include plant-based foods in their diet.

Sources:

https://www.dominionmovement.com/about

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-to-organise-first-ever-vegan-fest-over-10-000-people-expected-to-attend-report/story-nt31Gi1HLs1058xNlDLN1O.html

https://vegconomist.com/market-and-trends/plant-based-dairy-market-set-to-continue-growth/

https://www.plantbasednews.org/post/44-of-generation-z-vegan-cooler-smoking

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Rabies is a viral disease that causes a brain inflammation and could affect all warm-blooded species, including humans. The disease is transmitted when an animal bites or scratches another animal or human. Symptoms include fever, excessive salivation, paralysis, fear of water, confusion and more. Once they appear, however, the result is nearly always fatal.

Unfortunately, about 40% of deaths concern children under the age of 15 and most rabies infection cases occur in Africa and Asia. However, the disease is still present on all continents except Antarctica, meaning that it concerns all of us.

In the event of a bite, the first thing one needs to do is thoroughly wash the wound with soap and water for a minimum of 15 minutes and immediately seek for medical advice. If such actions are taken immediately, the potential victim’s life can be saved.

Most rabies cases occur due to dog bites, and this is exactly why the right approach to controlling the stray dogs population and vaccinating dogs is essential to ensure a safe and healthy community of both people and animals. Vaccinating all dogs means that rabies will be prevented from spreading to other animals and from being passed to humans. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that vaccinating dogs is the most cost-effective strategy to preventing rabies in people. Together with vaccinations, a policy like CNVR, ensuring that dogs are sterilized is the key to achieving a society free of rabies and stray dogs at the same time, and this is supported by real facts. Bangladesh has seen a 50% decrease in human rabies deaths between 2010 and 2013 after implementing a cost-effective rabies elimination programme. The Netherlands has been free of stray animals for years now, eliminating the problem at its root with a long-lasting solution.

It is therefore essential, as a prevention policy, to implement educational programmes aimed at informing the community on the right way to understand animal behavior and on how to prevent rabies even in the event of a bite. Raising awareness is always one of the key players in any prevention programme and it helps raising a responsible and informed community.

With this article, OIPA shows its support for World Rabies Day and wants to stress the importance of knowledge over of ignorance, of reason over impulse and show that rabies is, first of all, a preventable disease. Stay informed and spread the word, the right reaction to a potentially rabid animal’s bite could save a life.

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