Good news from Ladakh
Good news from Ladakh
The VBB clinic has reopended in Ladakh and training has recommenced in the VBB Regional Vet Train Project after devastating floods hit the region on August 6th, 2010. At this stage the VBB staff and volunteers in Ladakh are hoping to keep working at the clinic until September 28th, but that will of course be weather dependent. Ruth Pye, VBB's project manager at the clinic, says that the weather is still a little unsettled and that it is hard to say what will happen over the next 6 weeks. She also notes that tourist numbers are reducing every day and restaurants and shops are unfortunately closing as a result.
VBB sends all our best wishes to the Ladakhi people and hope that they can recover quickly from this devastation.
All VBB staff reported safe after devastating floods hit Ladakh
All VBB staff reported safe after devastating floods hit Ladakh
VBB are able to report that no VBB staff or volunteers were injured in the devastating floods that hit the Ladakh area last, Friday 6TH August 2010. The information that the VBB Executive has received from Catherine Schuetze is that the VBB clinic & the staff houses are undamaged and all the animals at the clinic have been reported as safe. VBB have offered whatever support is required by VBB members in Ladakh but thus far none has been required. At present the clinic is not in operation & the VBB Regional Vet Train project has been suspended but it is hoped that these may be able to start again in the next few weeks.
We have been deeply saddened to hear of the devastation and loss of life that has hit this wonderful region and its people. VBB send all our thoughts and sympathy to all those affected.
If you wish to find out more general information about the floods in Ladakh please follow the link below:
www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/tourists-evacuated-from-indias-flood...
Vets Beyond Borders Support World Rabies Day, September 28th 2010
Vets Beyond Borders Support World Rabies Day, September 28th 2010
Many Australian pet owners are unaware they live in one of the few countries where rabies vaccination is unnecessary. But people and animals in places as close to us as Bali are vulnerable to this preventable disease that kills someone, somewhere in the world, every 10 minutes.
On World Rabies Day 2010 in September, Vets Beyond Borders is inviting veterinary practices across NSW to partner with them to raise funds for ongoing volunteer-based projects in the Asia-Pacific region. VBB have already vaccinated over 30,000 pet and stray dogs against rabies. It has also sterilised over 20,000 dogs to help control stray dog numbers as well as providing thousands of other animals with pain-relief and life-saving procedures.
With the support of vets and their clients, every $10 donated to this World Rabies Day campaign means VBB can vaccinate ten dogs against rabies and help protect their entire community from this deadly virus. The successful systematic approach to rabies control taken by VVB projects also means that cruel culling sometimes undertaken by local authorities is being phased out.
If you know a veterinary practice that could support VBB and display a small VBB donation kit for World Rabies Day from September 27th to October 2nd 2010 or if you wish to find out more information, please email secretariat@vetsbeyondborders.org or call (02) 9431 8616.
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Million Dog Search
Million Dog Search
Vets Beyond Borders are participating in a fantastic fundraising event that is also aimed at raising awareness of canine arthritis.
To find out if your dog is at risk of arthritis visit http://www.milliondogsearch.com/ , fill in the arthritis checklist for your dog & then select Vets Beyond Borders as the charity you support.
Vets Beyond Borders receive $1 for every checklist filled out but this is also a race with 6 other charities. If Vets Beyond Borders have the most clicks at the end of the promotion we have the chance of winning $25,000.
It is amazing to imagine the great work we could do for animal welfare with that money. So please participate in the million dog search & let all your friends know as well.
Vets Beyond Borders
Internationally recognised author/photographer David Darcy is releasing his fourth dog book entitled A Little Help for our Friends in an effort to save lives, raise awareness and help bring about change for some 400 million street dogs around the world. David has dedicated a A Little Help for our Friends to aid VBB and, in particular the street dogs this organisation cares for through its charitable work. With support from Bayer Advantageand Cenvet Australia, proceeds from the sale of each book go to VBB.
Photo courtesy of Gillian Tso
The Indonesian island of Bali was previously considered to be rabies-free. The declaration of an outbreak of rabies in this popular tourist destination in late 2008 was both shocking and disappointing. Sadly, several human lives have since been claimed by the deadly disease.
VBB strongly advocates for the implementation of mass rabies vaccination campaigns in dogs to control rabies. Indiscriminate culling of dogs is not only inhumane, but has also been clearly shown to be ineffective at controlling the disease.
Achieving high vaccination coverage (over 70% of dogs vaccinated) will prevent rabies from spreading. Unfortunately, there is still much to be done in Bali before this goal can be reached. The Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA), a not-for-profit organization registered in Indonesia, is working hard to combat rabies in Bali. They are grateful for any monetary donations to assist their efforts. Please visit their websiteto make a donation
VBB’s Project Vet-Train aims to improve the welfare of animals in India by refining the skills of veterinarians and paraveterinarians in the region. Its pilot phase has been made possible as a result of the generous sponsorship of the Marchig Animal Welfare Trust, RSPCA International and the Maria Norbury Foundation. The results of the first three sessions are summarised in the director's report. Read more
While performing routine animal birth control and anti rabies (ABC/AR) work in Chungthang in the north of Sikkim, the SARAH team came across a stray mare and her 10 day foal. The foal had a severe injury and was backed up to a power pole, shivering and in shock with a complete flexion of the left hind hock. There was a deep cut 3 inches below the ventral hock. The superficial and deep flexor tendons were severed. According to equine specialists this is a severe debilitating injury and euthanasia or specialist surgery is recommended. Bystanders reported that the foal had been hit by a truck.
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