Hanoi issues directive to tighten dog, cat meat trade amid Vietnam’s recent rabies outbreak

Hanoi’s directive includes calling for campaigns to discourage the entrenched habit of dog and cat meat consumption. - PHOTO: PIXABAY via The Straits Times/ANN

HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): To safeguard public health and promote more ethical practices, the Hanoi authorities issued an important directive in a major move towards eliminating dog and cat meat trade across the Vietnamese city’s districts.

The Hanoi sub-department of animal husbandry, fisheries and veterinary services’ comprehensive directive outlines a multi-pronged strategy. It involves strict enforcement and cooperation across multiple government agencies and mobile inspection teams.